Therapy Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Proven ability to safely and accurately operate radiation therapy equipment, linear accelerators, simulators and computers
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must possess ARRT/CRT in Radiation Therapy
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be willing to travel between locations within the health system as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated knowledge of radiation oncology procedures, radiation physics, radiobiology, radiation protection, anatomy and positioning
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to work “on-call” rotation
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Ability to safely and accurately operate the radiation therapy equipment, linear accelerators, simulators and computers
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• A minimum of one year experience working as a Radiation Therapist
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Experience in computer informatics/networking associated with radiation oncology practices
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese

Responsibilities

• Daily patient treatments & procedures in the linear accelerator, NOMOS, and simulator rooms of Radiation Oncology.
• Daily scheduling of patients to ensure efficient use of available time slots.
• Scheduling and taking port films on all patients, reviewing results with physicians, documenting findings, and making necessary corrections.
• Reviewing treatment plan, dosimetry and treatment chart before initial patient treatment.
• Correct operation of radiation therapy equipment, automatic film processors and quality control equipment.
• Daily documentation of patient treatment.
• Accurate billing of patient.
• Notifying physician of any concerns in regard to patient condition during treatment course.
• Notifying physicist of any equipment problems in a timely manner.
• Maintaining films and medical records, including purging of files.
• Carrying out and recording orders as required by physician prescriptions.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks