Radiation Therapist
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Hunterdon Health Care System is hiring a Radiation Therapist. The Radiation Therapist administers therapeutic doses of radiation to patients, primarily for cancer treatment, using ionizing-radiation producing equipment. This role involves monitoring patient conditions during treatment and assessing if adjustments to the treatment plan are necessary. The position requires weekend and holiday on-call coverage.
Key focus areas include Follow all department policies to ensure safe patient care and compliance with regulations, Perform quality assurance testing and record parameters for accurate radiation therapy delivery, and Perform simulation procedures accurately and consistently.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Accredited Radiation Therapy Training, and New Jersey DEP License (Radiation Therapy). Important skills include Communication, Problem Solving, Patient Safety Focus, Customer Service Focus, Assertiveness, and Collaboration. Preferred (not required): Patient Immobilization Devices, Blocks And Wedges, Dual Energy Linear Accelerators, and Treatment Simulator.
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Position Summary
Radiation therapists use ionizing-radiation producing equipment to administer therapeutic doses of radiation as prescribed by physicians for treatment of disease — generally cancer; the radiation therapist
is responsible for monitoring the condition of the patient undergoing radiation treatment and assessing if changes to the treatment plan are required. This position requires weekend and holiday on-call coverage.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1.Follows all department policies to ensure comprehensive, safe patient care and compliance with state, federal and other regulatory requirements.
2.Performs quality assurance testing, and acquires and records all parameters needed to deliver radiation therapy accurately, using policies, practice standards, prescriptions and professional judgment to ensure quality with regard to all aspects of treatment delivery.
3.Perform simulation procedures accurately and consistently.
4.Performs treatment procedures accurately and consistently.
5.Perform mold room responsibilities which includes fabrication of cerraband cutouts containing (Bismuth, Lead, Tin and Cadmium)
6.Documents patient treatment and assessments thoroughly and accurately.
7.Completes daily and weekly chart checks.
8.Other Assigned Duties
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited training program in radiation therapy.
Preferred:
Associate degree or higher in health care or related field
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
None
Preferred:
Minimum one year experience in radiation oncology
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
New Jersey DEP License (Radiation Therapy) and ARRT-Certified and CPR certified
Preferred:
None
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
Strong written and verbal communication and critical thinking skills; strong focus on patient safety and customer service; assertiveness; ability to work well on a team. Strong computer skills.
Preferred:
Patient immobilization devices, blocks and wedges, dual energy linear accelerators, treatment simulator, mold room equipment/tools, electronic test/QA equipment; knowledge of Mosaic EHR and Varian linear accelerator.
Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.
The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).
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