Radiation Therapist

Newark, DE - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 49 - 71

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Radiation Therapist is to participate in a variety of patient care and non-patient care duties involved in the planning and administration of radiation therapy to patients. This individual ensures that patients are treated with meticulous accuracy promptness and professionalism. This individual will also interact with attending physicians physicists as well as other hospital personnel to assure quality patient management.

Responsibilities

What Youll Do

Implements manufacturer mandated linear accelerator and CT simulator quality assurance procedures and reports any deficiencies to leadership and/or physics.
Initiates daily linear accelerator does output verification procedure prior to patient treatment.
Ensures all computer systems are used correctly.
Ensures appropriate data is obtained from patients chart parameter sheet and dosimetry plan and checked for accuracy prior to the initiation of procedures.
Ensures treatment aids and immobilization devices are constructed in a timely manner and in accordance with planned technique.
Schedules patient simulation appointments.
Explains simulation/CT procedures to patient and answers technical questions.
Prepares and administers proper contrast under the direction of a physician.
Schedules patient for treatment appointments.
Positions the patient on the treatment couch according to written technical setup instructions.
Prepares treatment room and equipment for patients according to prescription regarding immobilization devices field size gantry and collimator angle etc.
Maintains patient field markings.
Obtains required electronic portal images during course of treatment according to department standards. These images include but are not limited to MVCT KVCT KV portal images and MV portal images.
Evaluates radiographic images for appropriate positioning and image quality.
Verifies monitor units and plan set-ups for patient radiation treatment according to treatment prescription.

Qualifications

What Youll Bring

Required:

Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
Graduate of an approved AMA program.
Current New Jersey Radiation Therapy License or temporary license until the ARRT exam is successfully completed within three months of hire is required.
Experience in state-of-the-art radiation therapy modalities is required.
BLS is required.

What We Offer

Vacation Time
Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Pension Plan
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development

Compensation

In compliance with New Jerseys Pay Transparency Act the salary range for this position is PH/33C: $49.44- $59.90 - $71.55 per hour. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates relevant work experience education and training key skills internal equity market data and organizational expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients regardless of their financial situation.

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OverviewAbout the RoleThe primary purpose of the Radiation Therapist is to participate in a variety of patient care and non-patient care duties involved in the planning and administration of radiation therapy to patients. This individual ensures that patients are treated with meticulous accuracy pro...