Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - Hopewell - Full-Time - DAYS

About the role

Prepare immobilization devices in accordance with physician prescription. Position patients for initial definition of tumor volume. Film specified treatment volume for review and approval by physician. Mark/tattoo appropriate body anatomy for daily positioning on linear accelerator. Document or capture patient measurements and machine treatment parameters for dosimetry planning and calculations accurately. Acquire CT datasets for patient positioning, contours and setup parameters. Position patients for treatment and verify setup per physician prescription. Verify beam parameters, ancillary aids and blocking including record and verification systems on machine and the patient's computerized treatment plan, before initiation of radiation beam. Maintain accurate records of daily treatments and other records as required. Document timely any corrections resulting from changes in the originally prescribed course of treatment. Detect unsatisfactory setup, resolve and report to physician and physics in a timely manner. Ensure that verification images are obtained at appropriate intervals. Recognize the need for adjustments in ports when comparing simulation films and portal films. Acquire CT data sets for patient contours and setup parameters. Perform daily QA on linear accelerators, simulator and CT to verify accurate output of designated parameters. Report erratic operation of equipment to physics. Verify operation of emergency shut offs and interlocks. Report any discrepancies to physics. Participate or provide assistance with in-vivo dosimetry measurements and special dosimetry. Maintain professional development and professional certification and work towards enhancement of professional development. Attend department in-services/conferences and meetings. Keep abreast of new technology in the field and assist in the development of new techniques, participate in research projects or educational demonstrations. Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, supervisors and outside contacts in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare immobilization devices in accordance with physician prescription.
• Position patients for initial definition of tumor volume.
• Film specified treatment volume for review and approval by physician.
• Mark/tattoo appropriate body anatomy for daily positioning on linear accelerator.
• Document or capture patient measurements and machine treatment parameters for dosimetry planning and calculations accurately.
• Acquire CT datasets for patient positioning, contours and setup parameters.
• Position patients for treatment and verify setup per physician prescription.
• Verify beam parameters, ancillary aids and blocking including record and verification systems on machine and the patient's computerized treatment plan, before initiation of radiation beam.
• Maintain accurate records of daily treatments and other records as required.
• Document timely any corrections resulting from changes in the originally prescribed course of treatment.
• Detect unsatisfactory setup, resolve and report to physician and physics in a timely manner.
• Ensure that verification images are obtained at appropriate intervals.
• Recognize the need for adjustments in ports when comparing simulation films and portal films.
• Acquire CT data sets for patient contours and setup parameters.
• Perform daily QA on linear accelerators, simulator and CT to verify accurate output of designated parameters.
• Report erratic operation of equipment to physics.
• Verify operation of emergency shut offs and interlocks.
• Report any discrepancies to physics.
• Participate or provide assistance with in-vivo dosimetry measurements and special dosimetry.
• Maintain professional development and professional certification and work towards enhancement of professional development.
• Attend department in-services/conferences and meetings.
• Keep abreast of new technology in the field and assist in the development of new techniques, participate in research projects or educational demonstrations.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, supervisors and outside contacts in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment.

Requirements

Education: Associate's degree or required certification. Graduate of an JRCERT approved school of Radiation Therapy.

Experience: Less than one year as a staff therapist in a radiation therapy department with experience in linear accelerators and patient simulation.

Qualifications

Special Training: Ability to operate equipment with minimal supervision. Simulator, CT-simulation, computerized linear accelerators.

Skills

Special Training: Ability to operate equipment with minimal supervision. Simulator, CT-simulation, computerized linear accelerators.

Benefits

Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Retail Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Spouse
Voluntary Life Employee
Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program