Radiation Oncology Therapist - Full Time

Job Title: Radiation Therapist

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: Radiation Oncology

Req #: 0000263181

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $55.83 - $68.37 per hour

Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Radiation Therapist – RWJBarnabas Health At RWJBarnabas Health, Radiation Therapists become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, precision, and compassionate care come together to support exceptional patient outcomes. As a Radiation Therapist , you will play a critical role in delivering radiation treatment.

A typical day for a Radiation Therapist may include: Checking for correct prescription, treatment plan, calculations, simulation/setup information, and signed consent before the initiation of radiation treatment per site / plan.

Accurately positioning patients according to instructions provided in the chart and delivering the prescribed radiation dose and treatment

Correctly documenting treatment data in patients’ daily radiation treatment record and keeping charts updated

Reviewing charts daily for changes to prescription, plans, calculations, and blocking

Obtaining weekly portal films and/or images at intervals consistent with departmental policy.

Assuring that all weekly portal films and images are reviewed by the attending radiation oncologist.

Using knowledge of ARIA system to appropriately schedule patient for simulation procedures, treatment setup and delivery, and to facilitate communication between members of oncology team for treatment planning and procedures.

Using knowledge of SCM and Premise to schedule in patients and inform escort services

Responsible for patient simulation

Explaining radiation therapy process and simulation procedures to patient and ensuring consent is signed prior to simulation procedure

Obtaining all pertinent patient information such as diagnostic films, labs and pathology reports prior to the simulation

Applying knowledge of patient positioning and correct use of immobilization devices for accurate reproduction of treatment setup.

Applying knowledge of general CT Scanner applications to obtain images for treatment planning.

Accurately marking and tattoos patient to the coordinates of computed isocenter provided by Voxel Q Workstation

Accurately documents patient’s treatment position and use of positioning aides, by taking digital photos and writing instructions in chart

Coordinating and organizing work flow between simulation, dosimetry and treatment.

Maintaining CT scanner and workstations.

Performs required daily QA on linear accelerators and CT simulator

Participates in weekly chart rounds

Observes and reports on patients progress during treatment

Assuring adherence to regulatory requirements

Using knowledge of mold room procedures to produce custom patient shielding

Accurately cut, mount, and verify custom blocks

Maintaining mold room work area

Assisting in instruction of student technologists

Assisting in instruction of student technologists

Extending courtesy and consideration to others in all interpersonal relationships, including telephone contact.

Demonstrating the ability to respond to instruction from peers and superiors in order to complete departmental tasks.

Demonstrating the ability to determine the proper time to discuss differences in work strategy. Perform other departmental duties as prescribed by supervisory personnel.

Working overtime when needed.

Assisting in the performance of non-technical tasks with in the department. Perform other duties as needed

This role might be for you if: Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues

Attention to detail and technical precision guide your work every day

You remain calm and adaptable while managing a fast-paced clinical environment

Patient safety and delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging are your top priorities

You enjoy working collaboratively with providers and interdisciplinary care teams

Continuous learning and professional growth motivate you

Creating a positive, reassuring patient experience is central to your approach To be considered for this Radiation Therapist opportunity, you must: Be a graduate of a JCERT accredited school of radiation therapy

Have a Certification by American Registry of Radiographic Technologist in radiation therapy

C.P.R.

certification from the American Heart Association

Have 2-5 years of radiation therapy experience