Radiation Therapy Tech-Senior at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Radiation Therapy Tech - Senior

Department: Radiology

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Mon - Fri; rotation of 7 am - 3:30 pm, 7:30 am - 4 pm & 8 am - 4:30 pm

On-call: weekend approximately once every 7 weeks

SUMMARY: To coordinate the transition of treatment planning information between the clinical area and physics. Working closely with physicians and dosimetry staff to initiate the start of new treatment plans. Assists dosimetrists with treatment planning. Assures that daily quality checks are completed on all therapy equipment as directed by physics staff. Assures that all quality checks are completed on the treatment chart prior to initiation of treatment. Mentors and gives technical direction to the radiation therapist staff and students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the flow of Dosimetry work from start (simulation) to plan completion.
• Reviews daily simulation schedule and transition information to physics.
• Complete point calculations for emergent treatments and those directed by dosimetry staff.
• Works with dosimetry staff daily to ensure the timely arrival of all upcoming boost plans to the treatment machine.
• Assist the dosimetrist in obtaining prescriptions from physicians for treatment plans.
• Reviews charts to check that radiation prescriptions are being carried out properly, documentation is correct, and patient consents are documented.
• Mentors and gives technical direction to the radiation therapist team and the radiation therapist students.
• Assures that all policies and procedures are being followed by the radiation therapist team.
• Facilitates communication between the physician and the therapy team as needed.
• Provides therapy support to treatment machines as needed by fulfilling daily delivery of the treatment plan to patients as stated in the prescription.
• Works with the Radiation Therapist Lead in facilitating weekly team meetings to communicate information to the radiation therapist team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduated from a 2-year Radiation Therapist Program.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a radiation therapist
• NYS Licensure as Radiation Therapist

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ARRT registered

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

PAY RANGE: $42.00 - $56.70 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.