Radiation Therapist

Job Information Location: 90 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, 14642, United States of America. Job type: Full time (Regular). Weekly hours: 40. Department: Radiation Oncology (SMH). Work shift: UR – Day. Pay range: $36.36 – $47.27 per hour. Responsibilities Works independently and efficiently performs a consistent high quality of work. Provides radiation therapy services by contributing as an essential member of the radiation oncology treatment team through provision of total quality care of each patient undergoing a prescribed course of treatment. Performs duties under supervision of leadership regarding patient treatments, set‑up techniques and scheduling. Participates effectively in a therapeutic team approach to provide optimum radiation therapy treatments. Provides radiation therapy treatment delivery services to cure or improve the quality of life of patients by accurately delivering a prescribed course of treatment. Administers treatment accurately and safely and monitors and reports untoward effects, reactions, therapeutic responses and incompatibilities. Implements and delivers a planned course of external beam, STRS, STRT, TBI, or IMRT treatment. Evaluates and assesses the physiological and psychological responsiveness of each patient to treatment daily. Documents details of treatment procedures accurately, billing codes and maintains daily treatment records, updating as often as required. Constructs and/or prepares and utilizes immobilization devices, beam directional devices and the like which facilitate treatment delivery. Provides patient education to maximize patient compliance with the treatment plan of care and provide family education as needed. Assists in orientation and training of new staff and students as directed by supervisors. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Satisfactory completion of formal radiation therapy technology education from an accredited program required or equivalent combination of education and experience. New York State licensure by the New York Department of Health, as per Article35 of the Public Health Law upon hire required. EEO Statement The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and is united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. The University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr