Per Diem Radiation Therapist- Radiation Oncology- Mount Sinai West

Administer radiation therapy treatments according to the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription under minimal supervision.

• Keep accurate daily records of treatments administered.
• Teaches radiation therapy students technical procedures under the supervision of the Senior Radiation Therapist on duty
• Demonstrates strong understanding of practical psychology, the physiology of cancer, and the emotional and physical responses of patients undergoing treatment

Responsibilities

• 1. Accurately sets-up patients for treatment
• 2. Administers radiation treatments
• 3. Maintains accurate daily treatment records
• 4. Perform simple dose calculations using computer software
• 5. Checks the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription to determine any mathematical or technical errors
• 6. Performs safety checks on treatment machines/simulators and records data daily

7. Verifies/Localizes treatment area using radiographic film or electronic medium and submits films to appropriate staff for further action

8. Interprets beam films to determine accuracy and follows through with having films checked and approved by the appropriate Radiation Oncologist

9. Understands the function of the equipment and is able to use it to its full potential. Understands the use of wedges and compensating filters, appreciates the misuse or omission during treatment

10. Understand all procedures and practices before proceeding with the patient set-up. Contacts the appropriate staff if uncomfortable or unsure of procedure

11. Detects treatment unit malfunctions and knows when safe limits of malfunction have been reached. Reports malfunction to Senior Therapist, Chief Therapist and Physics

12. Explains treatment procedure to patients, answer questions, and reassures patient in order to alleviate fears and/or apprehension. Tends to patient modesty

• 13. Maintains visual and audible communication with the patient during treatment
• 14. Reports any unusual or adverse patient reactions, as a result of radiation treatment, to the appropriate staff member
• 15. Is responsible for instructing student radiation therapist
• 16. Assists Senior Therapist in the evaluation of students at the end of their rotation
• 17. Maintains an organized treatment room, stocked with supplies
• 18. Assist Senior Therapist with chart checks and scheduling as needed

19. Attends chart rounds, displays films and participates in discussion of patient treatment. Attends in service and ad hoc training sessions

20. Creates immobilization devices during simulator rotation. Create/adjust shielding block as needed

• 21. Keeps patients in waiting area informed of delays and any progress made in the resolution of the delays
• 22. Displays professional behavior at all times

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Graduate of AMA approved school in radiation therapy.

Experience Requirements

One year experience in clinical therapeutic radiation therapy. Clinical rotation in approved schools can be considered for the experience.

• Licensing and Certification Requirements
• Name: Radiation Therapist Issuing Agency: DOH / Office of Professions

Employer Description

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Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $60 - $60 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.