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Radiation Therapist
Req #: 0000263182
Category: Radiology / Imaging / Radiation
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Radiation Oncology
Pay Range: $55.83 - $68.37 per hour
Location:
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Title: Radiation Therapist
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick
Department Name: Radiation Oncology
Req #: 0000263182
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $55.83 - $68.37 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Radiation Therapist - RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, Radiation Therapists become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, precision, and compassionate care come together to support exceptional patient outcomes. As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a critical role in delivering radiation treatment.
A typical day for a Radiation Therapist may include:
- Checking for correct prescription, treatment plan, calculations, simulation/setup information, and signed consent before the initiation of radiation treatment per site / plan.
- Accurately positioning patients according to instructions provided in the chart and delivering the prescribed radiation dose and treatment
- Correctly documenting treatment data in patients' daily radiation treatment record and keeping charts updated
- Reviewing charts daily for changes to prescription, plans, calculations, and blocking
- Obtaining weekly portal films and/or images at intervals consistent with departmental policy.
- Assuring that all weekly portal films and images are reviewed by the attending radiation oncologist.
- Using knowledge of ARIA system to appropriately schedule patient for simulation procedures, treatment setup and delivery, and to facilitate communication between members of oncology team for treatment planning and procedures.
- Using knowledge of SCM and Premise to schedule in patients and inform escort services
Responsible for patient simulation
- Explaining radiation therapy process and simulation procedures to patient and ensuring consent is signed prior to simulation procedure
- Obtaining all pertinent patient information such as diagnostic films, labs and pathology reports prior to the simulation
- Applying knowledge of patient positioning and correct use of immobilization devices for accurate reproduction of treatment setup.
- Applying knowledge of general CT Scanner applications to obtain images for treatment planning.
- Accurately marking and tattoos patient to the coordinates of computed isocenter provided by Voxel Q Workstation
- Accurately documents patient's treatment position and use of positioning aides, by taking digital photos and writing instructions in chart
- Coordinating and organizing work flow between simulation, dosimetry and treatment.
- Maintaining CT scanner and workstations.
- Performs required daily QA on linear accelerators and CT simulator
- Participates in weekly chart rounds
- Observes and reports on patients progress during treatment
- Assuring adherence to regulatory requirements
- Using knowledge of mold room procedures to produce custom patient shielding
- Accurately cut, mount, and verify custom blocks
- Maintaining mold room work area
- Assisting in instruction of student technologists
- Assisting in instruction of student technologists
- Extending courtesy and consideration to others in all interpersonal relationships, including telephone contact.
- Demonstrating the ability to respond to instruction from peers and superiors in order to complete departmental tasks.
- Demonstrating the ability to determine the proper time to discuss differences in work strategy. Perform other departmental duties as prescribed by supervisory personnel.
- Working overtime when needed.
- Assisting in the performance of non-technical tasks with in the department. Perform other duties as needed
This role might be for you if:
- Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
- Attention to detail and technical precision guide your work every day
- You remain calm and adaptable while managing a fast-paced clinical environment
- Patient safety and delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging are your top priorities
- You enjoy working collaboratively with providers and interdisciplinary care teams
- Continuous learning and professional growth motivate you
- Creating a positive, reassuring patient experience is central to your approach
To be considered for this Radiation Therapist opportunity, you must:
- Be a graduate of a JCERT accredited school of radiation therapy
- Have a Certification by American Registry of Radiographic Technologist in radiation therapy
- C.P.R. certification from the American Heart Association
- Have 2-5 years of radiation therapy experience
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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