East Hills, NY, 11577, USA
2 days ago
Radiation Therapist
Overview Catholic Health is an integrated system encompassing some of the region’s finest health and human services agencies. The health system has nearly 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices and multispecialty ambulatory locations. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. We come to our work out of a true sense of mission, seeing every patient we care for in their totality—the body, mind and spirit. Join us as we transform the way health care is delivered. Job Details The therapist is responsible for administering daily radiation treatment on a linear accelerator using various treatment techniques such as SBRT/SFRT/SRS/IMRT along with simulation and scheduling patients for treatments. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care an outstanding communication skills while adhering to St Francis radiation oncology’s high standard of excellence. Duties of the radiation therapist may include the following but are not limited to: Deliver prescribed therapeutic doses of radiation in accordance with physician orders. Correctly prepare, operate and monitor radiotherapy equipment and accessories. Interpret images Prepare immobilization devices and bolus material. Perform daily review of all new patient and cone down data in the record and verify system. Arrange daily appointments for treatments and simulations. Adhere to the ASRT radiation therapist code of ethics Requirements for the Radiation Therapist position include: Graduate of an approved program in radiation therapy. NYS radiation therapy license Member of the ARRT in good standing Preferred knowledge with : Varian True beam ARIA Vision rt Aria GE Discovery CT Simulator Varian RPM 4D System Lap Lasers Salary Range USD $58.00 - USD $75.00 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
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