Job Description
Job title: Radiation Therapist
Job location: New York, NY 10029
Shift : 8AM-4PM
Pay: $40 - $45/hr
Length: 3months, Possible Extension
Skills:
Experience on Varian TrueBeam technology & Mosaiq EMR One year experience in clinical therapeutic radiation therapy.
Recent 2 years Experience Required
Duties:
Deliver therapeutic radiation according to the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription; verify accuracy and eliminate errors.
Set up patients for treatment accurately and administer daily radiation treatments.
Take and interpret port images/beam films to ensure treatment accuracy; obtain Radiation Oncologist approval.
Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, immobilization devices, and beam parameters.
Perform daily QA and safety checks on treatment equipment; report any defects or malfunctions to senior staff.
Maintain accurate treatment records, perform chart checks, and report discrepancies.
Use computer software to perform simple dose calculations.
Understand and properly use wedges, compensators, shielding blocks, and immobilization devices.
Monitor patients during treatment, maintain communication, and report any adverse reactions.
Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and ensure comfort and modesty.
Maintain a clean and organized treatment room; stock supplies as needed.
Participate in chart rounds, in-service training, and ad hoc sessions.
Assist in scheduling, student instruction, and evaluation as needed.
Keep patients informed about treatment delays and progress.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.