RADIATION THERAPIST

Radiation Therapist

Location: White Plains, New York

Department: Radiation Oncology

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: Day

Hours Per Pay Period: 75

Pay Rate/Range: $45.6218 to $68.4328

Essential Functions & Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Must be able to immobilize and simulate treatment fields provided by treatment planning and Radiation Oncologist instructions.
• Administer radiation treatments in accordance with prescription and instructions of Radiation Oncologist.
• Prepare room and provides educate and expectations for patients and is watchful of patient's physical, emotional and mental state.
• Assume responsibilities to include but not limited to: knowledge of equipment, review of all patient charts, maintain complete and accurate patient records, maintain continuing education requirements, and remain up to date on pertinent federal, state requirements and WPH policies.
• Ability to be trained and complete competencies of position including radiation treatment and simulation. On call duties as necessary.
• Adheres to hospital wide customer service program. Perform all other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or GED certificate required
• Graduate of a committee of allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) accredited radiography program or equivalent
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent
• Current NYS license in Radiologic Technology. Current registry in the ARRT
• Experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Continuing education requirements to meet standards
• Ability to identify and react correctly to emergency situations including internal and external disasters and medical emergencies

Core Competencies

• Ability to work in coordination with peers to carry out accurate and effective treatment
• Communication skills including ability to seek out support as needed
• Judgment and decision-making skills including accuracy of treatment set up
• Ability to work in stressful situations

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Repeat the same movements
• Walk or run for extended periods of time
• Stand for long periods of time
• Bend or twist their body
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.