ID: 69777936

Shift: day – 5×8

Description: Radiation TherapistnnShift: 8:00a – 4:30p Qualifications: AAS or AMA certified program, RRT license with three to five years related experience, and NYSnlicense. Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance.nDuties: Responsible for the delivery of radiation therapy to patients as prescribed and under the regulations ofnthe National Cance1+ Institute. Incumbents must have in-depth knowledge of high-voltage, state-of-theartnradiation therapy equipment with safety standards and to properly maintain same. Coordinatesnpatient appointments; interprets prescription and delivers radiation to patient in accordance withnphysician’s instructions; prepares and operates all types of radiotherapy equipment, (i.e. Co-60, LinearnAccelerator, Simulator, etc.); takes radiographic film to confirm treatment volume; performs pretreatmentnduties by operating the Simulator, for localization of tumor size and position, taking thencontour and collecting all physical factors for the treatment plan, taking photographs of patients fornportal verification; assuming responsibility for providing all safety measures for patients, recognizingnall types of radiation reactions and for providing proper care and instructions to patients; assumesnresponsibility for compliance to departmental and regulatory policies and procedures; recording andnmaintaining treatment records and port films; participates in the department’s in-service andneducational programs, and coordinates departmental and in-patient activities to provide proper patientncare. Shift/Work Hours:VectorVMS: 763790

Guaranteed Hours: 40

Contract Weeks:91