Radiation Therapy Tech - Canton Potsdam Hospital

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $35.00 - $48.00