Radiation Therapy Tech-Senior

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Radiation Therapy Technician coordinates the transition of treatment-planning information between the clinical area and physics, working closely with physicians and dosimetry staff to initiate new treatment plans. The role assists dosimetrists with treatment planning, ensures daily quality checks are completed on therapy equipment as directed by physics staff, and verifies treatment-chart quality checks before treatment begins. The position also mentors and provides technical direction to radiation therapists and students. This is a per-diem position as needed at the Lipson Cancer Institute – Rochester General in Rochester, New York. The schedule consists of 8-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekend rotations and no on-call duties.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year Radiation Therapist program.
At least five years of experience as a radiation therapist.
New York State licensure as a Radiation Therapist.
Associate degree in Radiologic Technology.
Registered Specialist Assistant certification from the New York State Office of Professions.
Radiologic Technologist certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Nice To Haves

ARRT registered.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the flow of dosimetry work from simulation through plan completion.
Review the daily simulation schedule and transition information to physics.
Complete point calculations for emergent treatments and treatments directed by dosimetry staff.
Work with dosimetry staff to ensure upcoming boost plans arrive at the treatment machine on time.
Assist dosimetrists in obtaining physician prescriptions for treatment plans.
Review charts to confirm prescriptions are being carried out properly, documentation is correct, and patient consents are documented.
Mentor and provide technical direction to the radiation therapist team and radiation therapist students.
Ensure the radiation therapist team follows policies and procedures.
Facilitate communication between physicians and the therapist team as needed.
Provide therapy support to treatment machines and deliver treatment plans to patients according to prescriptions.
Work with the Radiation Therapist Lead to facilitate weekly team meetings and communicate information to the radiation therapist team.
Ensure daily quality checks on therapy equipment are completed as directed by physics staff.
Ensure treatment-chart quality checks are completed before treatment begins.