radiology_technologist – Radiation Therapist

Specialty: Radiation Therapist
Facility: Mount Sinai Health System – 1468 Madison Ave, 1468 Madison Ave New York, NY
State License: NY
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: 8AM-4PM ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy and a NY State License needed2 years of recent exp
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Description: Specialty: Radiation TherapistFacility: Mount Sinai Health SystemState License: NYCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: 8AM-4PM ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy and a NY State License needed2 years of recent exp 5×8 HrGuaranteed Hours: 40.00Description: Delivers therapeutic radiation in accordance with the prescription and instructions provided by the Radiation Oncologist. Checks the prescription to ensure accuracy of dosage and to eliminate errors. Takes and interprets port-images to determine accuracy; ensures image is reviewed and approved by a Radiation Oncologist. Prepares treatment room and equipment for patient including immobilization devices, field parameters and beam shaping. Explains procedures and setup patients for treatment. Observes and reports changes in patient’s condition to the Radiation Oncologist or radiation therapy nurse. Records treatment administered in patients charts and record/verify system. Performs chart check and report any discrepancy. Performs daily QA and safety check as required by the regulations. Maintains equipment in safe and good working condition. Reports defects or deficiencies for adjustment and repair to the chief technologist and/or medical physicist. Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Stock and replenish supplies as needed. Performs other related duties 1. Accurately sets-up patients for treatment 2. Administers radiation treatments 3. Maintains accurate daily treatment records 4. Perform simple dose calculations using computer software 5. Checks the Radiation Oncologist s prescription to determine any mathematical or technical errors. 6. Performs safety checks on treatment machines/simulators and records data daily 7. Verifies/Localizes treatment area using radiographic film or electronic medium and submits films to appropriate staff for further action 8. Interprets beam films to determine accuracy and follows through with having films checked and approved by the appropriate Radiation Oncologist 9. Understands the function of the equipment and is able to use it to its full potential. Understands the use of wedges and compensating filters, appreciates the misuse or omission during treatment 10. Understand all procedures and practices before proceeding with the patient set-up. Contacts the appropriate staff if uncomfortable or unsure of procedure 11. Detects treatment unit malfunctions and knows when safe limits of malfunction have been reached. Reports malfunction to Senior Therapist, Chief Therapist and Physics 12. Explains treatment procedure to patients, answer questions, and reassures patient in order to alleviate fears and/or apprehension. Tends to patient modesty 13. Maintains visual and audible communication with the patient during treatment 14. Reports any unusual or adverse patient reactions, as a result of radiation treatment, to the appropriate staff member 15. Is responsible for instructing student radiation therapist 16. Assists Senior Therapist in the evaluation of students at the end of their rotation 17. Maintains an organized treatment room, stocked with supplies 18. Assist Senior Therapist with chart checks and scheduling as needed 19. Attends chart rounds, displays films and participates in discussion of patient treatment. Attends in service and ad hoc training sessions 20. Creates immobilization devices during simulator rotation. Create/adjust shielding block as needed 21. Keeps patients in waiting area informed of delays and any progress made in the resolution of the delays 22. Displays professional behavior at all times 23. Performs other duties as assigned Schedule Notes:ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy and a NY State License needed2 years of recent expSkills: Experience on Varian TrueBeam technology & Mosaiq EMR One year experience in clinical therapeutic radiation therapy.Education: Graduate of AMA approved school in radiation therapy.Job Category: DirPatientCare-Clinical-Allied-ContractCloud Department: Dept / Floor: SC2 Radiation OncologyShift Hours: 8AM-4PMContract Type: LocalUnion Position?: NoCompliance Analyst: Initial Start Date: On-Call Required?: NoMin. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate: Worker All Inclusive Bill Rate:; 8AM-4PM ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy and a NY State License needed2 years of recent exp 5×8 Hr