Radiation Therapy Tech-Senior
About The Position
The Radiation Therapy Tech-Senior 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 senior technician also mentors and provides technical direction to radiation therapists and students. This per-diem role is based in Radiation Oncology at 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 or on-call duties. The posted pay range is $42.00–$56.70; actual pay may vary based on position details, FTE, experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
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 is required.
- RSA - Registered Specialist Assistant, New York State Office of Professions.
- RTC - Radiologic Technologist certification, 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 daily to ensure upcoming boost plans arrive at the treatment machine on time.
- Assist dosimetrists in obtaining physicians’ prescriptions for treatment plans.
- Review charts to ensure radiation 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 as needed by delivering treatment plans to patients according to the prescription.
- Work with the Radiation Therapist Lead to facilitate weekly team meetings and communicate information to the radiation therapist team.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
