• Radiation Therapy Tech

    Rochester Regional Health (Rochester, NY)


    Title: Radiology Therapy Tech

     

    STATUS: Full-time

     

    DEPARTMENT: Radiology

     

    SCHEDULE: Mon - Fri; Rotation of 7 am - 3:30 pm, 7:30 am- 4 pm & 8 am-4:30 pm.

     

    On-Call: on call weekends, approximately once every 7 weeks

    SUMMARY

    As a Radiation Therapy Technologist, your superior customer service skills and empathy for patients, along with your strong attention to detail, allow you to deliver precise doses of radiation while ensuring patients the highest level of comfort possible.

    ATTRIBUTES

    + Strong attention to detail

    + Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused

    + Excellent organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Patient Care. Perform simulations for treatment under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist; construct immobilization devices and custom shielding; schedule patient appointments; deliver prescribed therapeutic doses of radiation; take port films and labels to be checked appropriately; record treatment records, including dose addition, documentation of port films, adjustments in prescriptions, diagrams, blocking, and landmark

    + Quality Control & Documentation. Ensure quality control procedures on equipment; keep daily Log Sheets, including documentation of inpatients, finishes, new courses, new patients, electron patients, and non-malignant cases; keep necessary records for department statistics.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Graduate of 2 2-year Radiation Therapist Program

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

    Required Licensure/Certification:

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

    Preferred Attributes:

    + ARRT certification preferred

    EDUCATION:

    LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

    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.

     

    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:

    $35.00 - $48.00

    CITY:

    Rochester

    POSTAL CODE:

    14621

     

    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.