Radiation Oncology Therapist Job at The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

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  • The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
  • Brooklyn, NY

Job Description

Overview:

The role of the radiation therapist at One Brooklyn Health (Brookdale Campus) is to provide direct patient care utilizing radiation therapy.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensures accurate and precise treatment delivery and data 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
  • Answers any questions the patient may have which are within the scope of practice of t he 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 establishes 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.
  • Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Radiation Therapy preferred, or a related health science field License and Certification preferred
  • Must be a graduate of a JCERT accredited program in radiation therapy or a suitable equivalent

Experience:

  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
  • Excellent attention to details.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with imaging equipment in hospital.
  • Good interpersonal skills.

Licenses, Certifications:

  • Licensed by the New York State Department of Health as a Radiologic Technologist within twelve (12) months of start date.
  • Must be certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy within twelve (12) months of start date.

Physical Requirements :

  • Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day
  • Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.

BHMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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