Radiation Therapist
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-sitePhillipsburg, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician, delivering prescribed courses while monitoring patients during treatment. Schedule daily appointments, answer patient questions, and explain procedures. Serve as a liaison between patients and the care team, monitoring for unusual reactions and reinforcing care recommendations. Monitor radiation equipment inventory and follow safety regulations regarding exposure. Participate in CT Simulation procedures and on-call rotations. Train and mentor new radiation therapists, students, and other staff on current equipment and procedures. Keep current on developments in radiation therapy techniques.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent or Technical School Diploma Accredited Radiation Therapy Program
- Analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles
- Ability to keep confidential information regarding patients, and team members
- Ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, record treatment data in patients' records, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay patients' needs to appropriate personnel
- Knowledge and experience with electronic health records
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 90 Days
- T - Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Within 180 Days
- Travels between LVHN/LVPG Radiation Oncology sites as necessary
- Lift and carry 40-50 lbs
- Frequent to continuous standing/walking
- Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift
- Participates in on-call
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent
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