Radiation Therapy Tech at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Description




HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:



At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Pension Plan


• Retirement Plan


• Advancement Opportunities


• Employee Discounts

SUMMARY



The Radiation Therapy Technologist will assist in the planning, set up, and delivery of a therapeutic dose of radiation under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist.



Rochester Regional Health's Lipson Cancer Institute proudly employs a diverse team of experts who provide exceptional and compassionate care for a wide range of cancers. With over 40 years of continuous accreditation as an academic comprehensive cancer program with the American College of Surgeons Commission in Cancer (CoC), the Lipson Cancer Institute is a top destination for cancer treatment.



STATUS: Full Time



LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital



DEPARTMENT: Radiation Oncology



SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday; Days



ATTRIBUTES

• Graduate of two (2) year Radiation Therapist Program
  
  


• NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist required OR must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six (6) months of hire.
  
  


• ARRT certification preferred
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 
  Patient Care. Perform simulations for treatment under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist; construct immobilization devices and custom shielding; schedule patient appointments; deliver prescribed therapeutic doses of radiation; take port films and labels to be checked appropriately; record treatment records, including dose addition, documentation of port films, adjustments in prescriptions, diagrams, blocking and landmark
  
  


• 
  Quality Control & Documentation. Ensure quality control procedures on equipment; keep daily Log Sheets, including documentation of inpatients, finishes, new courses, new patients, electron patients and non-malignant cases; keep necessary records for department statistics
  
  

EDUCATION:

• AS (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.



LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• RSA - Registered Specialist Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $35.00 - $48.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now