Radiation Therapist [Oswego, NY] - RADTHP 26-14703

Job Title: Radiation Therapist
Location: Oswego, NY 13126
Job Type: Contract (No Benefits)
Duration: 14 Weeks
Shift: 08:00 - 16:30
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate

• Local: $50-62/hr, as per experience
• Traveler: $2500-$3000/wk, as per experience

Skills: 3-5 years of experience

Qualifications: AAS or AMA certified program, RRT license with three to five years related experience, and NYS license. Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Treatment delivery

• Deliver radiation therapy as prescribed, following physician instructions and regulatory requirements (National Cancer Institute).
• Interpret prescriptions and deliver radiation accordingly.
• Prepare and operate all types of radiotherapy equipment (Co-60, Linear Accelerator, Simulator, etc.).
• Take radiographic film to confirm the treatment volume.

Pre-treatment

• Operate the Simulator to localize tumor size and position.
• Take contours and collect all physical factors for the treatment plan.
• Take patient photographs for portal verification.

Patient care and safety

• Take responsibility for all patient safety measures.
• Recognize all types of radiation reactions and provide proper care and instructions to patients.
• Coordinate patient appointments.
• Coordinate departmental and in-patient activities to ensure proper patient care.

Equipment and compliance

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of high-voltage, state-of-the-art radiation therapy equipment and its safety standards, and maintain the equipment properly.
• Comply with departmental and regulatory policies and procedures.

Records and development

• Record and maintain treatment records and port films.
• Participate in the department’s in-service and educational programs.