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Registered Radiation Therapist Tech (RRT) - Radiation Oncology, per diem

Part-time

Dartmouth Health

Keene, NHPart-time$38.34–61.34/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$38.34–61.34/hr
Location
Keene, NH
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certification In Radiation Therapy By ARRTCPR CertificationLicensed To Practice Radiation Therapy In New Hampshire

Job overview

Dartmouth Health is hiring a Registered Radiation Therapist Tech (RRT) - Radiation Oncology, per diem. The Registered Radiation Therapist assists in the treatment and care of Kingsbury Center for Cancer Care patients. This role involves administering prescribed radiation treatment, preparing patients and rooms, and assisting the Radiation Oncologist with examinations and simulations. The therapist also performs equipment calibration, observes radiation safety measures, and maintains accurate patient records and documentation.

Key focus areas include Administer prescribed radiation treatment, Prepare patients in exam rooms, and Assist the Radiation Oncologist with medical examinations.

Successful candidates bring Certification In Radiation Therapy By ARRT, CPR Certification, and Licensed To Practice Radiation Therapy In New Hampshire. Important skills include Administer Radiation Treatment, Prepare Patients For Treatment, Assist Radiation Oncologist, Perform Equipment Calibration, Observe Radiation Safety Measures, and Record Patient Doses.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Administer Radiation TreatmentPrepare Patients for TreatmentAssist Radiation OncologistPerform Equipment CalibrationObserve Radiation Safety MeasuresRecord Patient DosesGather Confidential Patient HistoryDocument Patient ReactionsUpdate Patient Examination History FileDocument Unusual Conditions/LimitationsDocument Daily Log Book InformationComplete Procedure PaperworkPerform SchedulingPerform Consultation ProceduresPerform Billing ProceduresMaintain Room and Equipment CleanlinessPerform Visual Preventive Safety InspectionsAssist Physicist in Quality Control ProgramPerform Quality Control ActivitiesAssign Quality Control Activities

Qualifications

Certification in Radiation Therapy by ARRTCPR CertificationLicensed to Practice Radiation Therapy in New HampshireWillingness to Work Flexible Hours

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Therapist and the clinical direction of the Radiation Oncologist, the Registered Radiation Therapist assists in the treatment and care of Kingsbury Center for Cancer Care patients. Administers prescribed radiation treatment, prepares patients in exam rooms and assists the Radiation Oncologist with medical examinations. Prepares patients, rooms, and equipment for treatment and simulations and assists the Radiation Oncologist with simulations. Performs all necessary calibration on equipment as prescribed by the Radiation Safety Officer in accordance with the conditions of the therapy license, or any other regulatory body. Observes radiation safety measures for patients and personnel. Records all patient doses and gathers all confidential history on patients, documents all reactions that the patient may have, and reports these findings to the radiologist. Updates the patient examination history file, records unusual conditions/limitations, accurately documents appropriate information in the daily log book, completes procedure, performs scheduling, consultation and billing procedures as required, performs other paperwork as applicable. Maintains room and equipment in a clean and orderly manner; regularly performs visual preventive safety inspections. Assists the physicist in developing and maintaining the Quality Control Program and performs and/or assigns quality control activities to appropriate personnel to ensure the safe application of radiation therapy procedures for patients and staff.

Certification in radiation therapy by ARRT. CPR certification must be acquired and maintained within three months of hire date and maintained biannually. Licensed to practice Radiation Therapy in the State of New Hampshire (1/1/2019) Willingness to work flexible hours without advance notice.

  • Area of Interest:Allied Health;

  • Pay Range:$38.34 - $61.34;

  • Work Status:Mon-Fri 0630-1800 , 8 and 10 hour shifts dependent on patient care needs;

  • Employment Type:Per Diem;

  • Job ID:16746

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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