Sr. Radiation Therapist
Albany Medical Center · Albany, NY · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$95k–$147k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We have:
- Department/Unit: Radiation Oncology Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $94,957.00 - $147,183.00
We have Salary Range, so we can include Pay section with that range. Also Work Shift: Day gives schedule info (Day shift). So we can include Schedule section with "Day shift". Also maybe Benefits? No explicit benefits listed. So we omit Benefits.
We have description: "The Sr. Radiation Therapist will administer ionizing radiation..." That's about the role. So About the role section.
We have Essential Duties And Responsibilities list: many bullet-like sentences. We'll put them in
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We have:
- Department/Unit: Radiation Oncology Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $94,957.00 - $147,183.00
We have Salary Range, so we can include Pay section with that range. Also Work Shift: Day gives schedule info (Day shift). So we can include Schedule section with "Day shift". Also maybe Benefits? No explicit benefits listed. So we omit Benefits.
We have description: "The Sr. Radiation Therapist will administer ionizing radiation..." That's about the role. So About the role section.
We have Essential Duties And Responsibilities list: many bullet-like sentences. We'll put them in - under Responsibilities.
We have Qualifications section: list of qualifications. We'll put under Qualifications (or Requirements?). The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we have both Requirements and Qualifications. The posting has "Qualifications" heading. It also includes some requirements like "Completion of a training program...", "3+ years experience", etc. Also there are some skill-like statements: "Utilizes addition, subtraction..." etc. Those could go under Skills. But we can also put them under Qualifications. However we have both headings available; we should split if there is distinct content. The posting includes "Qualifications" with bullet items. It also includes statements like "Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary..." which could be Skills. But we can treat them as Qualifications. To follow instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one? But we have headings defined; we can choose to include either Requirements or Qualifications, not both if content overlaps. The posting has a "Qualifications" section; we can use that heading. There's no separate "Requirements" heading in the posting. So we will use
Qualifications
. For Skills, we might not have explicit skills list separate; but we could extract skill statements: "Utilizes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as necessary during Simulation or Daily QA operations.", "Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient as well as their medical and psycho/social status.", "Demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and organize work to achieve quality, efficient care, both independently and when interacting with others." Those are skills. Could make a Skills section. But we already have Qualifications covering many of those. To avoid thin sections, maybe we combine them into Qualifications. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So better to have fewer sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Pay, Schedule. That's five sections.
We need to preserve all substantive information. Ensure we don't miss any details: The description about administering radiation, operating high voltage machinery, communicating malfunctions, welfare of patient, etc. Those are in the responsibilities list; we should include them.
We need to extract the responsibilities list exactly as given, but we can rephrase? Must preserve all substantive information; we can keep the sentences as list items. Ensure we don't omit any.
Let's list responsibilities from the text:
- Assist patient in all aspects related to simulation and treatment and is responsible for their safety.
- Administer the radiation treatment in a precise and accurate manner carefully reproducing the treatment daily, reporting any deviation from the planned care to the appropriate personnel.
- Operate high voltage machinery safely and accurately and to communicate to pertinent personnel when malfunctions occur.
- Accurately records/verifies doses in electronic medical record.
- Observes at all times, rules and regulations relative to radiation safety for patients, staff, students and other personnel.
- Participates in regular therapist and staff meetings.
- Acts as mentor/provides clinical guidance to Radiation Therapy students in Radiation Oncology
- Informs patient of simulation and treatment procedures and observes the patient’s condition throughout the course of treatment.
- Responsible for recording and reporting equipment faults to chief therapist and/or physicist.
- Accurately sets treatment doses and monitors the progress of treatment.
- Maintains adequate records/documentation as requested.
- Carries out regular quality assurance checks, as required daily, weekly and/or monthly.
- Assists the physician in any procedure related to simulation, planning or treatment as needed.
- Inspects ancillary equipment on a regular basis, reporting and removing any unsafe equipment from use.
- Rotates shifts or work assignments as requested by Lead Therapist or Department Manager.
- Follows guidelines set in AMC Human Resources Manual.
- Performs associated duties as requested by Lead Therapist or Department Manager.
- Maintains and develops interests in the field of Radiation Oncology.
- Maintains required Continuing Education credits in compliance with license registration requirements.
Also earlier sentences: "The Sr. Radiation Therapist will administer ionizing radiation and radioactive substances to patients under the supervision of a Radiation Oncologist and in accordance with New York State Department of Health Code part 16. guidelines. In addition, the Sr. Radiation Therapist must operate high voltage machinery safely and accurately and communicate to pertinent personnel when malfunctions occur. The Sr. Radiation Therapist will always concern themselves with the welfare of the patient and will conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner." Those could be part of About the role.
Now Qualifications list:
- Completion of a training program in a Radiation Therapy Technology program in an AMA approved school - required
- 3+ years experience - required
- Utilizes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as necessary during Simulation or Daily QA operations.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient as well as their medical and psycho/social status.
- Demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and organize work to achieve quality, efficient care, both independently and when interacting with others.
- Mmust operate high voltage machinery safely and accurately and to communicate to pertinent personnel when malfunctions occur. (typo: Mmust)
- Will concern themselves with the welfare of the patient at all times and will conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner.
- ASRT - Radiation Therapist Credentialing through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - required
- RAD THER - Radiation Therapist, Registered New York State Registration in Radiation Therapy - required
- Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Also Physical Demands and Working Conditions sections: Those are substantive info; we could include them under a section like "Physical Demands" or "Working Conditions". But headings list does not include those; we could incorporate them into Qualifications or Responsibilities? Probably better to add a section for Physical Demands and Working Conditions, but not in allowed headings. The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". It implies we should use those headings for sections; but we could also add other headings if needed? The instruction: "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It suggests those are the allowed headings; we should stick to them. So we need to fit Physical Demands and Working Conditions into one of those sections, maybe Qualifications or Responsibilities. They are not exactly responsibilities but could be under Qualifications (as job requirements). We'll include them under Qualifications as bullet points.
Thus Qualifications will include education, experience, skills, credentials, physical demands, working conditions.
Now Pay: Salary Range: $94,957.00 - $147,183.00
Schedule: Work Shift: Day (United States of America) => Day shift.
Now About the role: combine the introductory paragraph.
Now ensure we don't include boilerplate: Remove EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, application instructions, cookie/navigation/legal. The posting includes "Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer..." etc. We must remove those.
Also remove duplicated lines: there are two equal opportunity paragraphs; we remove.
Now produce HTML fragment:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Qualifications
- ...
...
Pay
$94,957.00 - $147,183.00
Schedule
Day shift
Make sure no extra whitespace? It's fine.
Now verify we preserved all substantive info: Did we miss any? Let's double-check.
From About the role: we need to include the sentences about administering ionizing radiation, operating high voltage machinery, welfare of patient, professional manner. Also mention supervision of Radiation Oncologist and NY State DOH Code part 16 guidelines. We'll include that.
Now Responsibilities: we listed all bullet points from "Essential Duties And Responsibilities". Ensure we didn't miss any: The list includes also "Acts as mentor/provides clinical guidance to Radiation Therapy students in Radiation OncologyInforms patient..." Actually there is a missing space: "Radiation OncologyInforms". We need to split: "Acts as mentor/provides clinical guidance to Radiation Therapy students in Radiation Oncology. Informs patient of simulation and treatment procedures and observes the patient’s condition throughout the course of treatment." We'll treat as two separate items? The original text: "Acts as mentor/provides clinical guidance to Radiation Therapy students in Radiation OncologyInforms patient of simulation and treatment procedures and observes the patient’s condition throughout the course of treatment." It seems missing a period. We'll split into two items: one for mentor, one for informs patient. We'll keep the meaning.
Also "Maintains and develops interests in the field of Radiation Oncology." and "Maintains required Continuing Education credits in compliance with license registration requirements."
Now Qualifications: include all bullet points.
Check for duplicates: "Mmust operate high voltage machinery safely and accurately and to communicate to pertinent personnel when malfunctions occur." appears also in responsibilities; but it's okay to include in qualifications as well.
Now Physical Demands and Working Conditions: we need to include them. We'll add as bullet points under Qualifications.
Physical Demands list:
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Rarely
- Lifting - Frequently
- Carrying - Frequently
- Pushing - Occasionally
- Pulling - Occasionally
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Frequently
- Kneeling - Frequently
- Crouching - Frequently
- Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Frequently
- Handling - Frequently
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions:
- Extreme cold - Rarely
- Extreme heat - Rarely
- Humidity - Rarely
- Wet - Rarely
- Noise - Constantly
- Hazards - Frequently
- Temperature Change - Rarely
- Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
- Vibration - Rarely
We'll include them.
Now ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like "Thank you for your interest..." etc.
Now output HTML.
Check for any stray text: Ensure we close tags properly.
Let's craft.
Qualifications
. For Skills, we might not have explicit skills list separate; but we could extract skill statements: "Utilizes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as necessary during Simulation or Daily QA operations.", "Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient as well as their medical and psycho/social status.", "Demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and organize work to achieve quality, efficient care, both independently and when interacting with others." Those are skills. Could make a Skills section. But we already have Qualifications covering many of those. To avoid thin sections, maybe we combine them into Qualifications. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So better to have fewer sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Pay, Schedule. That's five sections. We need to preserve all substantive information. Ensure we don't miss any details: The description about administering radiation, operating high voltage machinery, communicating malfunctions, welfare of patient, etc. Those are in the responsibilities list; we should include them. We need to extract the responsibilities list exactly as given, but we can rephrase? Must preserve all substantive information; we can keep the sentences as list items. Ensure we don't omit any. Let's list responsibilities from the text: - Assist patient in all aspects related to simulation and treatment and is responsible for their safety. - Administer the radiation treatment in a precise and accurate manner carefully reproducing the treatment daily, reporting any deviation from the planned care to the appropriate personnel. - Operate high voltage machinery safely and accurately and to communicate to pertinent personnel when malfunctions occur. - Accurately records/verifies doses in electronic medical record. - Observes at all times, rules and regulations relative to radiation safety for patients, staff, students and other personnel. - Participates in regular therapist and staff meetings. - Acts as mentor/provides clinical guidance to Radiation Therapy students in Radiation Oncology - Informs patient of simulation and treatment procedures and observes the patient’s condition throughout the course of treatment. - Responsible for recording and reporting equipment faults to chief therapist and/or physicist. - Accurately sets treatment doses and monitors the progress of treatment. - Maintains adequate records/documentation as requested. - Carries out regular quality assurance checks, as required daily, weekly and/or monthly. - Assists the physician in any procedure related to simulation, planning or treatment as needed. - Inspects ancillary equipment on a regular basis, reporting and removing any unsafe equipment from use. - Rotates shifts or work assignments as requested by Lead Therapist or Department Manager. - Follows guidelines set in AMC Human Resources Manual. - Performs associated duties as requested by Lead Therapist or Department Manager. - Maintains and develops interests in the field of Radiation Oncology. - Maintains required Continuing Education credits in compliance with license registration requirements. Also earlier sentences: "The Sr. Radiation Therapist will administer ionizing radiation and radioactive substances to patients under the supervision of a Radiation Oncologist and in accordance with New York State Department of Health Code part 16. guidelines. In addition, the Sr. Radiation Therapist must operate high voltage machinery safely and accurately and communicate to pertinent personnel when malfunctions occur. The Sr. Radiation Therapist will always concern themselves with the welfare of the patient and will conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner." Those could be part of About the role. Now Qualifications list: - Completion of a training program in a Radiation Therapy Technology program in an AMA approved school - required - 3+ years experience - required - Utilizes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as necessary during Simulation or Daily QA operations. - Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient as well as their medical and psycho/social status. - Demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and organize work to achieve quality, efficient care, both independently and when interacting with others. - Mmust operate high voltage machinery safely and accurately and to communicate to pertinent personnel when malfunctions occur. (typo: Mmust) - Will concern themselves with the welfare of the patient at all times and will conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner. - ASRT - Radiation Therapist Credentialing through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - required - RAD THER - Radiation Therapist, Registered New York State Registration in Radiation Therapy - required - Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Also Physical Demands and Working Conditions sections: Those are substantive info; we could include them under a section like "Physical Demands" or "Working Conditions". But headings list does not include those; we could incorporate them into Qualifications or Responsibilities? Probably better to add a section for Physical Demands and Working Conditions, but not in allowed headings. The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". It implies we should use those headings for sections; but we could also add other headings if needed? The instruction: "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It suggests those are the allowed headings; we should stick to them. So we need to fit Physical Demands and Working Conditions into one of those sections, maybe Qualifications or Responsibilities. They are not exactly responsibilities but could be under Qualifications (as job requirements). We'll include them under Qualifications as bullet points.
Thus Qualifications will include education, experience, skills, credentials, physical demands, working conditions.
Now Pay: Salary Range: $94,957.00 - $147,183.00
Schedule: Work Shift: Day (United States of America) => Day shift.
Now About the role: combine the introductory paragraph.
Now ensure we don't include boilerplate: Remove EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, application instructions, cookie/navigation/legal. The posting includes "Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer..." etc. We must remove those.
Also remove duplicated lines: there are two equal opportunity paragraphs; we remove.
Now produce HTML fragment:
About the role
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Qualifications
- ... ...
Pay
$94,957.00 - $147,183.00
Schedule
Day shift
Make sure no extra whitespace? It's fine. Now verify we preserved all substantive info: Did we miss any? Let's double-check. From About the role: we need to include the sentences about administering ionizing radiation, operating high voltage machinery, welfare of patient, professional manner. Also mention supervision of Radiation Oncologist and NY State DOH Code part 16 guidelines. We'll include that. Now Responsibilities: we listed all bullet points from "Essential Duties And Responsibilities". Ensure we didn't miss any: The list includes also "Acts as mentor/provides clinical guidance to Radiation Therapy students in Radiation OncologyInforms patient..." Actually there is a missing space: "Radiation OncologyInforms". We need to split: "Acts as mentor/provides clinical guidance to Radiation Therapy students in Radiation Oncology. Informs patient of simulation and treatment procedures and observes the patient’s condition throughout the course of treatment." We'll treat as two separate items? The original text: "Acts as mentor/provides clinical guidance to Radiation Therapy students in Radiation OncologyInforms patient of simulation and treatment procedures and observes the patient’s condition throughout the course of treatment." It seems missing a period. We'll split into two items: one for mentor, one for informs patient. We'll keep the meaning. Also "Maintains and develops interests in the field of Radiation Oncology." and "Maintains required Continuing Education credits in compliance with license registration requirements." Now Qualifications: include all bullet points. Check for duplicates: "Mmust operate high voltage machinery safely and accurately and to communicate to pertinent personnel when malfunctions occur." appears also in responsibilities; but it's okay to include in qualifications as well. Now Physical Demands and Working Conditions: we need to include them. We'll add as bullet points under Qualifications. Physical Demands list: - Standing - Constantly - Walking - Constantly - Sitting - Rarely - Lifting - Frequently - Carrying - Frequently - Pushing - Occasionally - Pulling - Occasionally - Climbing - Occasionally - Balancing - Occasionally - Stooping - Frequently - Kneeling - Frequently - Crouching - Frequently - Crawling - Occasionally - Reaching - Frequently - Handling - Frequently - Grasping - Frequently - Feeling - Constantly - Talking - Constantly - Hearing - Constantly - Repetitive Motions - Constantly - Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Working Conditions: - Extreme cold - Rarely - Extreme heat - Rarely - Humidity - Rarely - Wet - Rarely - Noise - Constantly - Hazards - Frequently - Temperature Change - Rarely - Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely - Vibration - Rarely We'll include them. Now ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like "Thank you for your interest..." etc. Now output HTML. Check for any stray text: Ensure we close tags properly. Let's craft.