Radiation Therapy Tech-Senior

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role coordinates the transition of treatment planning information between the clinical area and physics. The Radiation Therapy Tech-Senior works closely with physicians and dosimetry staff to initiate new treatment plans, assists dosimetrists with treatment planning, and assures that daily quality checks are completed on all therapy equipment and treatment charts. This position also mentors and provides technical direction to the radiation therapist staff and students.

Requirements

Graduate of 2 yr. Radiation Therapist Program.
Minimum of five years of experience as a radiation therapist
NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist

Nice To Haves

ARRT registered

Responsibilities

Coordinates flow of Dosimetry work from start (simulation) to plan completion.
Reviews daily simulation schedule and transition information to physics.
Complete point calculations for emergent treatments and those directed from dosimetry staff.
Works with dosimetry staff daily to assure timely arrival of all upcoming boost plans to the treatment machine.
Assist dosimetrist in obtaining prescriptions from physicians for treatment plans.
Reviews charts to check with radiation prescriptions are being carried out properly, documentation correct, and patient consents are documented.
Mentors and gives technical direction to the radiation therapist team and the radiation therapist students.
Assures that all policies and procedures are being followed by the radiation therapist team.
Facilitates communication between physician and therapist team as needed.
Provides therapy support to treatment machines as needed by fulfilling day to day delivery of treatment plan to patients as stated in prescription.
Works with Radiation Therapist Lead in facilitating weekly team meetings to communicate information to the radiation therapist team.