Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

**This position is eligible to receive a Sign-on Bonus.**

Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas.

Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.

If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below.

Position Summary:

The role of the radiation therapist at New York Proton Center is to provide direct patient care utilizing proton radiation therapy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures accurate and precise treatment delivery and date capture.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgement in daily activities involving treatment delivery and simulation procedures.
• Reviews all set-up instructions, radiation prescriptions, consents, treatment plan, and any other documentation related to treatment delivery.
• Explains treatment process to the patient in a clear and concise manner that promotes understanding.
• Answers any questions that the patient may have which is within the scope of practice of the radiation therapist. All other questions will be referred to the treating physician or appropriate healthcare practitioner.
• Visually monitors the patient during treatment.
• Maintains appropriate treatment and simulation records and data.
• Performs required quality assurance procedures and documents accordingly. All measurements outside of established parameters will be immediately relayed to the physicist, engineering staff, and Chief Therapist.
• Adheres to all departmental policies and procedures and serve as a role model for others.
• Adapts without difficulty to changes in work schedule or assigned area as patient load dictates.
• Maintains licensure, registration, and certifications as required.
• Works within the Practice Standards as defined by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
• Completes all mandatory orientation, training, and continued education as required.
• Always demonstrates professional behaviors.
• Utilizes resources, equipment, and supplies efficiently.
• Comply with all NYPC policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: Must be a graduate of a JCERT accredited program in radiation therapy or a suitable equivalent
• Preferred: Baccalaureate Degree in Radiation Therapy or a related health science field

License and Certification:

• Required: Certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy or ARRT Board exam eligible
• Must be licensed by the New York State Department of Health as a radiologic technologist or eligible
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support/ CPR Experience

Experience:

• One year of experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist preferred, but not required

About the Area:

New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art, Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and culinary offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country.

The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs.

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.