Radiation Therapy Tech-Senior

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Radiation Therapy Tech 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 and ensures daily quality checks are completed on therapy equipment as directed by physics staff, as well as quality checks on treatment charts before treatment begins. The position also mentors and provides technical direction to radiation therapists and students, supports treatment delivery, and helps maintain effective communication across the therapy team. This position is based at Lipson Cancer Institute at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with rotating hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. On-call and weekend coverage is approximately once every seven weeks.

Requirements

Graduation from 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.

Nice To Haves

ARRT registration.

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 as directed by dosimetry staff.
Work with dosimetry staff daily to ensure upcoming boost plans arrive at the treatment machine on time.
Assist dosimetrists in obtaining physician prescriptions for treatment plans.
Review charts to verify 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 therapy team as needed.
Provide support to treatment machines and deliver treatment plans to patients as prescribed.
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 and treatment-chart quality checks are completed before treatment begins.