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Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas.

Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.

If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below.

Position Summary:

The Radiation Therapist Aide will work in conjunction with the Radiation Therapist. This position will be responsible for performing routine technical support activities aiding the Radiation Therapist in daily operations for New York Proton Center radiation therapy services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in setting up radiation oncology treatment equipment.
• Assists in positioning patients and aiding them in getting on and off treatment tables.
• Efficiently maintain clinical supply levels
• Assist in coordinating clinical operations with the Therapy Leadership, Radiation Therapist’s, Nurses, and other associated health care professionals
• Assist with patient transfers throughout the clinic
• Identify clinical environmental needs and demonstrate the appropriate follow-up action to address them
• Collaborate with the Therapy Leadership and Radiation Therapist’s to facilitate daily clinical activities
• Communicates with Chief and Lead Radiation Therapist(s) to report back ways to improve the patient experience
• Call new and current patients to confirm appointments
• Schedule appointments for patients under the Chief and lead therapist(s) supervision.
• Offer new ideas, solutions, and/or options through innovative and critical thinking
• Identify challenges and opportunities for change or improvement
• Clearly and concisely convey relevant information in both formal in informal documentation
• Utilize appropriate communication with all members of the healthcare team
• Encourage collaboration and input from all team members, valuing the contributions of others
• Balance individual goals with those of the team
• Maintain professionalism at all times
• Promote adherence to documented policies and procedures
• Demonstrate practice related learning and sharing knowledge and skills with others
• Maintain flexible staff scheduling
• Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

License and Certification:

Must be certified in Basic Life Support/CPR (Required)

Experience:

Previous healthcare experience (Preferred)

Excellent customer service and communication skills

About the Area:

New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art; iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and dining offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center, situated in Manhattan, is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country.

The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs.

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.