Radiation Therapist

About the role

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist and/or the Lead Radiation Therapist, the Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation dose to patients, as determined by the radiation oncologist. The patient population ranges from young adulthood through late adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Meets all standards of the mission “We Improve Lives” and the organization’s values to make Jefferson the hospital of choice for patients and employees.
• Prepares patients for radiation treatment according to chart directions with a high degree of accuracy to ensure appropriate radiation delivery.
• Performs simulation on patients for the purpose of setting up daily radiation treatments with a high degree of accuracy as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Delivers radiation treatments to appropriate patients according to chart specifications with a high degree of accuracy, utilizing verification or port films/digital images to document radiation placement and ensure high quality of patient care.
• On initial treatment visit and subsequent visits, as outlined in policy and procedure manual, determines treatment accuracy utilizing verification or port films to document radiation placement and ensure high quality patient care.
• Schedules patients utilizing the radiation oncology computer system according to guidelines developed by the Chief Radiation Therapist, ensuring efficient patient throughput.
• Documents simulation and treatment data in the patient chart to assure compliance with the radiation oncology prescription.
• Maintains daily statistics for review with the Chief Radiation Therapist and various administrative personnel and other agencies to assist in planning for the future needs of the department.
• Utilizes department and hospital computer systems to accurately enter charges and other patient information, resulting in appropriate billing and tracking.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years of previous radiation therapy experience is preferred.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved radiation therapy school is required.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the State of New Jersey.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Skills

• Experience using a simulator, record and verification computer, linear accelerator, and department and hospital computer systems.
• Familiarity with various office equipment, telephone and fax machines, and patient immobilization equipment.

Pay

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive. Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e., 40-hour equivalent); positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.

Schedule

Workday, day shift.