Radiation Therapist-Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center-Part Time: 8a-4p 3 days/wk
Atlantic Health System
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- Location
- Pompton Plains, NJ
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 6 days ago
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About the company
Atlantic Health System
Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Perform prescribed radiation treatments and patient simulations, prepare and operate treatment equipment, and support patients throughout treatment.
- Maintain records, follow radiation protection principles, and report unusual reactions to physicians.
What you need
- Required:1. Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program. 2. Active NJ Radiation therapy license.3. Varian machine experience.Preferred:1. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.2. Proficient in using medical imaging equipment.3. CK experience a plus.
Key skills
Varian machine experienceMicrosoft Office Suitemedical imaging equipmentCK experience
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Responsible for performing treatments on patients with radiation therapy as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist according to established practices and standards. Work closely with patients and provide support to them throughout the treatment process by determining their needs, answering questions, and providing the best medical care possible.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Checks prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
2. Liaises with physicist and supportive care personnel.
3. Prepares equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices, and positions patient according to prescription.
4. Enters data into computer and sets controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
5. Observes and reassures patient during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician.
6. Performs a timeout procedure prior to delivering the prescribed dose of radiation to the patient.
7. Maintains records, reports, and files as required.
8. Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
9. Will also perform patient simulations.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required:
1. Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
2. Active NJ Radiation therapy license.
3. Varian machine experience.
Preferred:
1. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
2. Proficient in using medical imaging equipment.
3. CK experience a plus.