Dosimetrist (Full-Time/Day Shift)

Cancer Care of WNY is seeking a Full-Time Radiation Therapist to cover our Jamestown location.

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

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

Achieves precision patient alignment using imaging and external markings, maintaining patient markings during treatment

Review the isodose plan and treatment prescription prior to implementation. Verifies the treatment plan is consistent with the prescription and can be accurately implemented in the treatment room.

Collaborates with radiation oncologists, medical physicists and medical dosimetrists to compensate for treatment inaccuracies, and reports deviations from the standard or planned treatment

Checks equipment for malfunctions/abnormal quality assurance readings and report any abnormal findings to appropriate personnel (chief radiation therapist, medical physicist, machine engineer).

Helps patients to understand the potential side effects of radiation treatment and how to manage any associated side effects.

Provides explanation and instruction to patients and family regarding radiation therapy procedures

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

License/Certification:

ARRT Certification - New York (Required)

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