Radiation Therapist - PER DIEM - Radiation Oncology

Summit Health CityMD•Berkeley Heights, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a PER DIEM Radiation Therapist position within Radiation Oncology. The role is based in Berkeley Heights and may require floating to other sites in Saddlebrook, Clifton, and Florham Park as needed. The company is a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying healthcare and providing connected care services. They are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights, and staffing expertise to ensure patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field
Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent
Maintain certification and registration in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed

Responsibilities

Verify patient consent is documented
Prepare and position patients for simulation and treatment
Create and manage simulation and verification images
Document procedural timeout
Prepare the patient equipment for the delivery of the radiation
Plan and deliver the treatment as directed and prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist
Keep accurate records of the treatment of each patient
Observe radiation safety and protection procedures
Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
Monitors the patient visually and aurally during treatment
Involvement with treatment planning, which includes the exact location of the tumor and optimal technique for treatment
Achieves precision patient alignment using imaging and external markings
Assist in the computer planning of the specific treatment plan
Collaborates with radiation oncologists, medical physicists and medical dosimetrists to compensate for treatment inaccuracies; and reports deviations from the standard or planned treatment
Participate actively in both the quality assurance required by law and/or accreditation institutions, and in clinical quality improvement initiatives
Work with IT Aria administrator to ensure automated billing system is optimized and assist in audits