Radiation Therapy Technologist

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000168165
Category: Oncology Nursing
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department: Radiation Oncology

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Graduate of a n Accredited Radiation Oncology Technology Program
• Possess a Valid NJ State License as a Radiation Technologist
• Registered or registry eligible by the ARRT

Preferred:N/A

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS):

• 8:00 4:00
• Days
• Per Diem

• Checks beam directional devices for accuracy and timing devices for consistency. Checks output of a standard field size when necessary, checks ultrasound when necessary
• Checks treatment room to ensure high standard of technical performance and good patient care. Reports needed item to Chief Therapist
• Correctly identifies patient, checks treatment parameters, consent and accurately sets-up patient for treatment. Schedules patients for treatments
• Correctly identifies patients and positions them for Simulation. Performs tumor localization procedures and simple dosimetry procedures when required
• Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.
• Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions.
• Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate.
• Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures.