Radiation Therapist - Per Diem

Per diem Radiation Therapist to travel between two locations:
Buffalo & Niagara.

• Verify patient consent is documented
• Prepare and position patients for simulation and treatment
• Create and manage simulation and verification images
• Document procedural timeout
• Perform daily warm up on all treatment and simulation equipment
• Safely deliver the treatment as directed and prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist
• Keep accurate records of the treatment of each patient
• Observe radiation safety and protection procedures
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
• Monitor the patient visually and audibly during treatment
• Achieve precise patient alignment using imaging and external markings, maintaining patient markings during treatment
• Review the isodose plan and treatment prescription prior to implementation. Verify the treatment plan is consistent with the prescription and can be accurately implemented in the treatment room.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, medical physicists and medical dosimetrists to compensate for treatment inaccuracies; and report deviations from the standard or planned treatment
• Check equipment for malfunctions/abnormal quality assurance readings and report any abnormal findings to appropriate personnel (chief radiation therapist, medical physicist, machine engineer)
• Help patients to understand the potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage any associated side effects
• Provide explanation and instruction to patients and family regarding radiation therapy procedures

Job Type: Part-time

Pay:
From $33.00 per hour

Expected hours:
No less than 4 per week

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• Radiation therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

• ARRT Certification - New York (Preferred)

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location:

Multiple locations

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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