Radiation Therapy Technologist (Full-Time Day) Long Branch, NJReq #:0000168033Category:Radiology and ImagingStatus:Full-TimeShift:DayFacility:Monmouth Medical CenterDepartment:Radiation OncologyLocation:Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740Job Overview:Working with the Patient care team, the radiation therapist is responsible for providing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy treatments. This may include treatment simulation, treatment delivery, and all aspects of patient care. The age of our patients receiving radiation treatments can range from under 2 to over 100 years. The radiation therapist assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge and others of the patient care team by communicating with and utilizing resource persons and programs available. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.Qualifications:Required:
Graduate of AMA accredited program in radiation therapy technology
ARRT Certification
NJ license
BLS through the American Heart Association
Preferred:
1-3 years previous experience
Scheduling Requirements:
Day Shift
Per Diem scheduling
Essential Functions:
Provide care to patients undergoing radiation therapy treatment
Checks charts of all patients on treatment at regular intervals to eliminate dosage errors, arithmetical errors or errors of intention
Enforces all rules and regulations relating to radiation, electrical or fire hazards
Checks beam directional devices for accuracy. Checks output of a standard field size when necessary
Makes random inspections of treatment room to ensure high standard of technical performance and good patient care
Keeps all dosage data up to date and removes obsolete data from books in use in the treatment area
Keeps daily statistics of all patients and procedures performed in the department and reports them to the Lead Radiation Oncology Technologist
Performs brachy therapy procedures if assigned by the Lead Radiation Oncology Technologist
Performs tumor localization procedures
Provides patient education that is consistent with the patient s learning needs regarding his/her care in Radiation Oncology
Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service
Performs other duties as required by the department
Benefits and Perks:At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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