Radiation Therapist

The Best Thing About This Role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What You'll Do

Under the direction of the Chief Radiation therapist and the Senior Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist utilizes written instructions from the radiation oncologists to perform a variety of technical procedures including tumor localization and the administration of ionizing radiation to patient 15 years of age and older for the treatment of malignant and selected benign conditions. This position requires travel between Cooperstown and Oneonta locations as necessary.

Administers radiation therapy treatment to patients 15 years or older on radiation therapy treatment units within the Radiation Oncology Program according to departmental procedures.

Verifies dose per written prescription plan in Aria – as observed by the Chief Therapist and review of weekly chart checks.

Delivers radiation dose according to written prescription and accurately documents the delivery of the treatment as documented by physician and physics review of the treatment record and by review by the Chief Therapist.

Observes patients daily for reactions and immediately reports any adverse reactions to the Radiation Oncologist or the Radiation Oncology Nurse.

Practices safety precautions to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure to staff or patients as recorded on monthly radiation badge report and by physician feedback.

Supports brachytherapy procedures by carrying out simulations under the supervision of Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.

• Documents treatment SSD’s weekly and verifies markings.
• Performs all necessary functions prior to delivering radiation treatment.
• Participates and documents the education of the patient and/or family regarding the radiotherapy process and advises then on self-care during the treatment course.
• Assists with production of custom blocks and immobilization devices.

Simulates the patient by delineating proper areas as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist in the Physician clinical treatment-planning note, utilizing a CT Simulator.

Upon completion of simulation, documents all appropriate patient information required to adequately treat the patient into the patient record and completes all encounters for the pre/post simulation.

Maintains competent level of knowledge for self and provides instruction to students and residents.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining and documenting required CME credits to maintain certification and licensure.

Provides clinical instruction to students and other assigned personnel as requested with at least adequate ratings as provided by student evaluation form.

Attends 80% of weekly chart rounds and monthly department meetings. Reviews minutes of missed meetings.

Attends all mandatory in-service programs or review videos as documented on annual in-service record.

Maintains a passing annual competency performance on all treatment modalities.

Maintains a thorough understanding of department equipment and machines, operates them correctly, recognizes any malfunctions and notifies appropriate individuals.

Assures that daily output checks and proper warm up procedures are carried on radiation therapy units and documented in QC log.

Maintains familiarity with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment, and the proper operation of all controls.

Responsible for detecting malfunctions, carrying out first line maintenance, and communicating with the service engineer of each machine. Notifies physicist and/or appropriate individual.

Maintains familiarity with all emergency and downtime policies, and procedures within the department.

Participates in the department’s Quality Management and Performance Improvement programs.

Participates in the quarterly Quality Management meeting and weekly chart reviews greater than 80% of the time, unless excused, as measured by attendance sheets.

Assists in assuring that therapy-related policies and procedures are created and updates as required (yearly updates).

• Schedules treatment patients, codes service and completes daily charge log.
• Responsible for accurately coding all services provided to each patient and entering in the daily treatment.
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.

What we need from you

Education

Graduate of a two or four year radiation therapist training program, required

Experience

• Experience as a radiation therapist, preferred
• New graduates will be considered

Licensure/Certificates

• NYS Temporary Permit, required
• ARRT Registered as a Radiologic Technologist/Therapist within 180 days from date of hire, required
• NYS Registered as a Radiologic Technologist/Therapist within 180 days from date of hire, required
• BLS Certification, preferred

Skills

• Communication
• Clinical Skills
• Adaptability
• Maintain Confidentiality

Physical Requirements

Medium work – Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

Occasional Stooping

• Frequent balancing, climbing, typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
• Constant seeing/monitor/computer use, fit testing

Hazards

• Occasional chemical, mechanical
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
• Constant radiation/radiant energy

Working Conditions

Occasional noise, vibration

Travel: Occasional Travel – The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!
• Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum

USD $44.81/Hr.

Pay Range Maximum:

USD $67.21/Hr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.