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Job Title:Radiation Therapy Tech
Department:Oncology
Location:Canton - Potsdam Hospital
Hours Per Week:per diem
Schedule:7.5 hour variable work shift

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of physicians and physicists, assists in the planning, set-up and delivery of a therapeutic dose of radiation to minimal but adequate volume of tissue while preserving normal tissue as much as possible

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs simulations for treatment under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist.

• Correctly fabricates immobilization devices and custom shielding as necessary.

• Delivers the therapeutic doses of Radiation according to the prescription written by the Radiation Oncologist.

• Takes port films, labels and has them checked appropriately.

• Under the direction of the medical physicist, ensures Quality Control Procedures on equipment.

• Records in treatment records, including dose addition, documentation of port films, adjustments in prescriptions, diagrams, blocking and landmarks.

• Schedules patient appointments.

• Keeps daily Log Sheets, including documentation of inpatients, finishes, new courses, new patients, electron patients and non-malignant cases.

• Keeps records necessary for department statistics.

• Participates in the clinical instruction of Radiation Therapy students.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of 2 year Radiation Therapist Program

• NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist required OR must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire.

• New Graduates:
  -Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school's registrar's office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
  -Primary source education verification required within 90 days of graduation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ARRT certification preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.