Per Diem Radiation Therapist-MSH/QHC/ELM

Under general supervision of Chief Radiation Therapist, administers radiation therapy treatments according to the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription under minimal supervision.  Keeps accurate daily records of treatments administered. Teaches radiation therapist students technical procedures, under supervision of Senior Radiation Therapist.

-Under supervision of Senior Radiation Therapist and/or Chief Radiation Therapist, accurately sets up patients for treatment; administers radiation treatments; maintains accurate daily treatment records; performs treatment dose calculation using computer calculation tables provided by the Medical Physicist; ensures that calculations are checked by the Medical Physicist by the second day of treatment.

-Job requires a minimum level of knowledge ordinarily acquired through completion of AMA approved 2-year hospital based certificate program or 2-year Associates Degree program or

4-year Baccalaureate Degree program in Radiation Therapy.

-ARRT registered or eligible for registration in Radiation Therapy with requirement to become registered in 8 months or 2 exam sittings, whichever comes first. NYS permanent or temporary license.

-Basic knowledge of computer required.

-Very good interpersonal skills required for effective job performance; good written and verbal communication skills mandatory. Must interact effectively with hospital clinicians/management staff/external agencies/line technical staff.          

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