Job Description

As a Radiation Therapy Technologist, your superior customer service skills and empathy for patients, along with your strong attention to detail, allow you to deliver precise doses of radiation while ensuring patients the highest level of comfort possible.

STATUS: Full time

LOCATION: Lipson Cancer Institute

DEPARTMENT: Radiation Technology

SCHEDULE: M-F; 7-3:30, 7:30-4 & 8-4:30p

On-call: Weekends; approximately once every 7 weeks

ATTRIBUTES

• Strong attention to detail

• Compassionate, kind and patient focused

• Excellent organization, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of 2 yr. Radiation Therapist Program

• Required Licensure/Certification Skills: NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist required OR must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire.

• ARRT certification preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$35.00 - $48.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

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

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.