Radiation Therapist - Per Diem

Per diem Radiation Therapist to travel between two locations: Buffalo & Niagara. Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities: 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 Schedule Day shift Monday to Friday Experience Radiation therapy: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification ARRT Certification - New York (Preferred) Willingness to travel 50% (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple locations Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Western New York Urology by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr