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Radiation Therapist Full-time Day Shift / Voorhees

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Job ID R1048535 Type Full Time Location Voorhees Township, New Jersey Standard Hours 40 Shift1st Shift


Summary:

Responsible for the simulation and delivery of radiation therapy treatments to patients, including specialized procedures such as stereotactic radiosurgery.

Position Responsibilities:

• Delivers radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Works efficiently throughout the day to maintain department schedules.

• Performs CT Simulations as directed by the Radiation Oncologist; to include fabrication of positioning and immobilization devices, tattooing and simple beam modification devices.

• Performs Daily Quality Assurance on both the Linear Accelerator and CT Simulator.

• Troubleshoots problems on linear accelerator and CT simulator and contacts vendor support as well as informing physicist and manager.

• Appropriately and accurately documents in electronic medical record and written medical record.

• Explains procedures to patients thoroughly and ensures understanding. Attentive to a patient’s side effects and acts as liaison between patient , nurse and or physician.

• Reviews each chart for accurate documentation and for changes in prescription, written orders, or patient setup parameters. Perform time-out procedure before initiating all treatments and or simulations.

• Schedules patients according to department guidelines in Mosaiq.

• Maintains the appearance of the treatment room and CT Simulation room throughout the day by keeping the room neat and orderly.

• Participates in on-call rotation.

• Has basic knowledge of billing procedures.

• Performs basic dosimetry calculations.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

1 year experience preferred.

Required Education:

Certificate of completion/degree from an Accredited Radiation Oncology Program.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

ARRT accreditation in Radiation Therapy.

NJ State license in Radiation Therapy.

CPR certification.

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