Radiation Therapy Tech-Senior

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, MN

7d•$42 - $57•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, ensures that 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 position is in the Radiation Technology Department at Lipson Cancer Institute - Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. It is scheduled for 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

Graduated 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 is required.

Nice To Haves

Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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 radiation prescriptions are being carried out properly and that documentation and patient consents are correct and 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.
Support treatment machines by delivering prescribed treatment plans to patients as needed.
Work with the Radiation Therapist Lead to facilitate weekly team meetings and communicate information to the radiation therapist team.
Ensure daily quality checks are completed on therapy equipment as directed by physics staff and quality checks are completed on treatment charts before treatment begins.