The Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing daily care of cancer patients, including accurate interpretation and delivery of radiation treatments. Participates in the simulation and treatment of complex treatment fields to achieve optimal treatment plans.
Responsibilities
Administers proper and responsible radiation to patients for radiation therapy
Monitors the patient’s condition regularly while under treatment to look for abnormalities
Assists the radiation oncologist in the localization of tumors
Performs all simulations and treatment as ordered
Performs simple dose calculations on patients as requested by radiation oncologist
Administers prescribed radiation therapy treatments to patients, performs CT simulation procedures, and ensures safety and comfort during treatment sessions.
Responsibilities
Administers prescribed treatment using specialized therapy and computer systems
Performs CT simulation procedures in CAT Scan department
Accurately delivers planned course of therapy using Linear Accelerator
Observes radiation safety measures
Assists patients to be comfortable during procedures
Requirements
HS graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology
Registered as ARRT with certification in radiation therapy
The medical physicist will contribute to the clinical mission of the department, supporting the planning and delivery of radiotherapy including external beam, brachytherapy, treatment planning, dosimetry, treatment verification, quality assurance, staff training and consults.
Compensation
Pay Range Minimum: $114,000.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $240,000.00 annual
Responsibilities
Quality assurance of linear accelerators (20%)
Imaging equipment and brachytherapy equipment (10%)
Brachytherapy procedures (10%)
plan and chart review (30%)
routine clinical support (20%)
Requirements
Master's degree in medical physics or related field
A leadership position within the radiation oncology department responsible for directing and supervising clinical medical physicists, dosimetry staff, and performing administrative tasks to meet goals of quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
Participates in the simulation and treatment of complex treatment fields to achieve optimal treatment plans. Responsible for providing various other radiation therapy procedures.
Responsibilities
Administers proper and responsible radiation to patients for radiation therapy.
Monitors the patient’s condition regularly while under treatment to look for abnormalities.
Assists the radiation oncologist in the localization of tumors.
Performs all simulations and treatment as ordered.
Performs simple dose calculations on patients as requested by radiation oncologist.
Radiation Oncology Physicist II responsible for quality assurance, treatment planning, and clinical support within the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute.
Responsibilities
Perform quality assurance on a monthly, annual, and ongoing basis
Conduct chart reviews, plan checks, and patient specific quality assurance
Develop and perform treatment plans for special procedures (SRS/SBRT/HDR)
Supervise special procedure treatments and simulations
Advise and collaborate with physicians and colleagues on clinical problem solving and technical troubleshooting
Requirements
Master’s degree in Physics, Medical Physics or closely related field
Reg Radiation TherapistNewSt. Elizabeth Healthcare · Edgewood, US
Radiation Oncology Physicist IIThe Hospital of Central Connecticut · Hartford, US