2 Radiation Therapist Jobs in New York, NY
New York Proton Center is Hiring a Radiation Therapist Near New York, NY
Position Summary:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures accurate and precise treatment delivery and date capture.
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgement in daily activities involving treatment delivery and simulation procedures.
- Reviews all set-up instructions, radiation prescriptions, consents, treatment plan, and any other documentation related to treatment delivery.
- Explains treatment process to the patient in a clear and concise manner that promotes understanding.
- Answers any questions that the patient may have which is within the scope of practice of the radiation therapist. All other questions will be referred to the treating physician or appropriate healthcare practitioner.
- Visually monitors the patient during treatment.
- Maintains appropriate treatment and simulation records and data.
- Performs required quality assurance procedures and documents accordingly. All measurements outside of established parameters will be immediately relayed to the physicist, engineering staff, and Chief Therapist.
- Adheres to all departmental policies and procedures and serve as a role model for others.
- Adapts without difficulty to changes in work schedule or assigned area as patient load dictates.
- Maintains licensure, registration, and certifications as required.
- Works within the Practice Standards as defined by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
- Completes all mandatory orientation, training, and continued education as required.
- Always demonstrates professional behaviors.
- Utilizes resources, equipment, and supplies efficiently.
- Comply with all NYPC policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
- Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Required: Must be a graduate of a JCERT accredited program in radiation therapy or a suitable equivalent
- Preferred: Baccalaureate Degree in Radiation Therapy or a related health science field
- Required: Certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy or ARRT Board exam eligible
- Must be licensed by the New York State Department of Health as a radiologic technologist or eligible
- Must be certified in Basic Life Support/ CPR Experience
- One year of experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist preferred, but not required
About the Area:
The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs.
The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Job Summary
Full Time
$120k-145k (estimate)
03/20/2024
07/17/2024
nyproton.com
New York, NY
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