Job Information
St. Mary's Healthcare Radiation Therapist in Amsterdam, New York
Job Requisition: REQ2669
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring Range : $34.00- $44.20
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Responsibilities: • Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately.
• Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions.
• Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
Complexity of Work: • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Required Credential(s): • BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education: • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.