Radiation Therapist

Summary:

Administration of a course of radiation therapy treatment via implementation of prescribed detailed plan from the radiation oncologist to cure disease and/or relieve pain while minimizing adverse outcomes. Maintains a prompt daily schedule plan as well as appropriately assessing and reporting patient tolerance and comfort throughout the entire treatment course. Performing required imaging as well as daily billing machine warm-up and QA testing schedule simulation procedure duties.

Responsibilities:

1. 65% - Treatment administration patient positioning and associated equipment handling. Associated documentation and verification tasks 2D imaging tasks.
2. 20% - CBCT (3D) imaging and associated tasks.
3. 10% - Simulation procedures and pre-treatment associated documentation and chart review tasks.
4. 5% - Device fabrication billing minor schedule adjusting in-house patient transport.
5. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: ASSOCIATES LVL DGRE

Other Information:

Required: Varian machine experience linear accelerator w/on board imaging simulation procedures and immoblization techniques
Minimum Experience: three years
Desired: Experience preferred. Computer skills efficiency and concentration skills.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Credentials:ARRTRAD

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 486

Department: Radiation Therapy NMH

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly