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About the Role
Improve patient health through innovative, patient-focused care. This role is dedicated to making a difference in the well-being and quality of life of the communities served.
Responsibilities
- Administer radiation therapy treatment to patients 15 years or older.
- Verify dose per written prescription plan in Aria.
- Deliver radiation dose according to written prescription and document accurately.
- Observe patients for reactions and report adverse reactions.
- Practice safety precautions to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure.
- Support brachytherapy procedures by carrying out simulations.
- Document treatment SSD’s weekly and verify markings.
- Perform all necessary functions prior to delivering radiation treatment.
- Participate and document patient/family education regarding radiotherapy.
- Assist with production of custom blocks and immobilization devices.
- Simulate the patient by delineating proper areas using a CT Simulator.
- Document all appropriate patient information required to adequately treat the patient.
- Maintain competent level of knowledge and provide instruction to students and residents.
- Assume responsibility for maintaining and documenting required CME credits.
- Provide clinical instruction to students and other assigned personnel.
- Attend weekly chart rounds and monthly department meetings.
- Attend all mandatory in-service programs or review videos.
- Maintain a passing annual competency performance on all treatment modalities.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of department equipment and machines, operate them correctly, and recognize malfunctions.
- Assure that daily output checks and proper warm up procedures are carried on radiation therapy units and documented.
- Maintain familiarity with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment.
- Detect malfunctions, carry out first line maintenance, and communicate with the service engineer.
- Maintain familiarity with all emergency and downtime policies and procedures.
- Participate in the department’s Quality Management and Performance Improvement programs.
- Participate in quarterly Quality Management meetings and weekly chart reviews.
- Assist in assuring that therapy-related policies and procedures are created and updated.
- Schedule treatment patients, code service, and complete daily charge log.
- Accurately code all services provided to each patient and enter in the daily treatment.
- Perform similar or related duties as requested or directed.
Requirements
- Graduate of a two or four year radiation therapist training program.
- Experience as a radiation therapist, preferred.
- New graduates will be considered.
- NYS Temporary Permit, required.
- ARRT Registered as a Radiologic Technologist/Therapist within 180 days from date of hire, required.
- NYS Registered as a Radiologic Technologist/Therapist within 180 days from date of hire, required.
- BLS Certification, preferred.
- Medium work – Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
- Occasional stooping.
- Frequent balancing, climbing, typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking.
- Constant seeing/monitor/computer use, fit testing.
- Occasional chemical, mechanical hazards.
- Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure hazards.
- Constant radiation/radiant energy hazards.
- Occasional noise, vibration working conditions.
- Occasional travel required.
Skills
- Communication
- Clinical Skills
- Adaptability
- Maintain Confidentiality
Location
- Cooperstown
- Oneonta
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Preferred experience as a radiation therapist
- New graduates considered
Education Level
- Graduate of a two or four year radiation therapist training program
Salary/Compensations
- USD $44.81/Hr.
- USD $67.21/Hr.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability protection
- Retirement benefits including an employer match
About the Company
- Bassett Healthcare Network is committed to improving patient health through innovative, patient-focused care.
- We are dedicated to making a difference in the well-being and quality of life of the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- Bassett Healthcare Network provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.