TH Radiation Therapist II

Job Description - TH Radiation Therapist II (2602626)

TH Radiation Therapist II

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Radiation Therapist II, is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population.

The incumbent will be a member of our radiation oncology clinical team. This person is responsible for administering daily treatment on Varian accelerators to patients using various treatment techniques along with simulating and scheduling patient for treatments. This person reports directly to the Assistant Director of Radiation Therapy. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a TH Radiation Therapist II in the Radiation Oncology Department 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 portal vision films and on board imaging.
• Prepare immobilization devices and bolus material.
• Assist in clinical instruction of students.

• Perform daily review of all new patient and cone down data in the record and verify system.
• Arrange daily appointments for treatments and simulations.

Required Qualifications
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Graduate of an approved program in Radiation Therapy, NYS license or Temp license in radiation therapy, Member of ASRT and ARRT.

Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Varian Accelerators, CT simulations and ARIA record and verify system. Experience performing various treatments to include SBRT, IMRT, HDR and SRS. Minimum 2 year experience.

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State…