Per Diem Radiation Therapist- Radiation Oncology- Union Square
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Job Description
Description
• Administer radiation therapy treatments according to the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription under minimal supervision. • Keep accurate daily records of treatments administered. • Teaches radiation therapy students technical procedures under the supervision of the Senior Radiation Therapist on duty • Demonstrates strong understanding of practical psychology, the physiology of cancer, and the emotional and physical responses of patients undergoing treatment
Responsibilities
1. Accurately sets-up patients for treatment
2. Administers radiation treatments
3. Maintains accurate daily treatment records
4. Perform simple dose calculations using computer software
5. Checks the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription to determine any mathematical or technical errors
6. Performs safety checks on treatment machines/simulators and records data daily
7. Verifies/Localizes treatment area using radiograp...