Per Diem Radiation Therapist- Radiation Oncology- Mount Sinai Hospital

Responsibilities

• Delivers therapeutic radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions provided by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Checks the prescription to ensure accuracy of dosage and to eliminate errors.
• Takes and interprets port-images to determine accuracy; ensures image is reviewed and approved by a Radiation Oncologist.
• Prepares treatment room and equipment for patient including immobilization devices, field parameters and beam shaping.
• Explains procedures and setup patients for treatment.
• Observes and reports changes in patient's condition to the Radiation Oncologist or radiation therapy nurse.
• Records treatment administered in patients charts and record/verify system.
• Performs chart check and report any discrepancy.
• Performs daily QA and safety check as required by the regulations.
• Maintains equipment in safe and good working condition.
• Reports defects or deficiencies for adjustment and repair to the chief technologist and/or medical physicist.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Stocks and replenishes supplies as needed.

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.