RADIATION THERAPIST

Company: Cooper University Health Care
Location: Camden
Posted on: September 25, 2024

Job Description:

About us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development. -Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short DescriptionThe radiation therapists deliver radiation treatments to patients. This job description has been updated to reflect new technologies and new duties. - -Deliver radiation treatment to patients according to the Radiation Oncologist's prescription -Perform CT Simulation as ordered by the Radiation Oncologist to optimize the patient's treatment position in comfort and reproducibilityUtilize the hospital and Radiation Oncology EMR systems to record patient treatment delivery, document patient positioning information, and communicate any pertinent information regarding the patient's care coordinationThe radiation therapist will ensure a positive and compassionate patient experience by providing support and education -Perform daily morning QA on linear accelerators and CT simulator -Participate in on-call procedureSchedule patients for simulation and treatmentPerform daily billing for treatment and simulationMaintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas - -Elekta Infinity Linear AcceleratorsVarian TrueBeam Linear AcceleratorsElekta Unity MR Linear AcceleratorAlignRTBrachytherapyPhilips Big Bore CTMosaiq -EPIC -Experience RequiredExperienceRequiredPreferredSpecialConsiderations -ExperienceRequiredPreferredSpecialConsiderations0-2 years--------- -6-10 years---------3-5 years--------- -10+ years---------Special Considerations Explained (if needed): - -Education RequirementsEducationRequiredPreferredSpecialConsiderations -EducationRequiredPreferredSpecialConsiderationsHigh School / GED--'------ -Bachelor's Degree---------Vocational / Technical School--------- -Master's Degree---------Associate's Degree--------- -Doctorate Degree---------Field of Study - (Please Note)Radiation Therapy Special Considerations Explained (if needed):Graduate of an approved program in Radiation TherapyLicense/Certification RequirementsLicensure, Certification, and RegistrationRequiredPreferredSpecialConsiderationsARRT--'------NJ STATE LICENSURE IN RADIATION THERAPY--'------ - - - -Special Considerations Explained(if needed): -

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