Radiation Therapist-Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center-Full Time Job Pequannock New Jersey USA,Healthcare

Location: Pequannock

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for performing treatments on patients with radiation therapy as prescribed by Radiologist according to established practices and standards. Work closely with patients and provide support to them throughout the process by determining their needs, answering questions, and providing the best medical care possible.

Principal Accountabilities

Checks prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.

Liaises with physicist and supportive care personnel.

Prepares equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices, and positions patient according to prescription.

Enters data into computer and sets controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.

Observes and reassures patient during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician.

Photographs treated area of patient and processes film.

Maintains records, reports, and files as required.

Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.

May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.

Active NJ Radiation therapy license or pending

Varian machine experience.

Preferred:

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.

Proficient in using medical imaging equipment.

CK experience a plus.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is;
Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.

Our facilities and sites of care include:

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
Atlantic Health Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Medical Group
Atlantic Visiting Nurse
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Atlantic Health Morristown

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