Per Diem Radiation Therapist- Radiation Oncology- Mount Sinai West

1. Accurately sets-up patients for treatment 

2. Administers radiation treatments 

3. Maintains accurate daily treatment records 

4. Perform simple dose calculations using computer software 

5. Checks the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription to determine any mathematical or technical errors 

6. Performs safety checks on treatment machines/simulators and records data daily 

7. Verifies/Localizes treatment area using radiographic film or electronic medium and submits films to appropriate staff for further action 

8. Interprets beam films to determine accuracy and follows through with having films checked and approved by the appropriate Radiation Oncologist 

9. Understands the function of the equipment and is able to use it to its full potential. Understands the use of wedges and compensating filters, appreciates the misuse or omission during treatment 

10. Understand all procedures and practices before proceeding with the patient set-up. Contacts the appropriate staff if uncomfortable or unsure of procedure 

11. Detects treatment unit malfunctions and knows when safe limits of malfunction have been reached. Reports malfunction to Senior Therapist, Chief Therapist and Physics 

12. Explains treatment procedure to patients, answer questions, and reassures patient in order to alleviate fears and/or apprehension. Tends to patient modesty 

13. Maintains visual and audible communication with the patient during treatment 

14. Reports any unusual or adverse patient reactions, as a result of radiation treatment, to the appropriate staff member 

15. Is responsible for instructing student radiation therapist 

16. Assists Senior Therapist in the evaluation of students at the end of their rotation 

17. Maintains an organized treatment room, stocked with supplies 

18. Assist Senior Therapist with chart checks and scheduling as needed 

19. Attends chart rounds, displays films and participates in discussion of patient treatment. Attends in service and ad hoc training sessions 

20. Creates immobilization devices during simulator rotation. Create/adjust shielding block as needed 

21. Keeps patients in waiting area informed of delays and any progress made in the resolution of the delays 

22. Displays professional behavior at all times

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. 

Licensing and Certification Requirements 

• Name: Radiation Therapist Issuing Agency: DOH / Office of Professions