Radiation Therapist
New York City, New York
The Mount Sinai Hospital

Radiation Therapist - Contract

Location: New York, NY
Specialty: Radiation Therapist

Job Description

• Deliver therapeutic radiation according to Radiation Oncologist’s prescription and instructions.
• Verify prescription accuracy to eliminate errors.
• Take and interpret port-images; ensure review and approval by Radiation Oncologist.
• Prepare treatment room and equipment, including immobilization devices, field parameters, and beam shaping.
• Explain procedures and set up patients for treatment.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to Radiation Oncologist or radiation therapy nurse.
• Record treatments administered in patient charts and record/verify system.
• Perform chart checks and report discrepancies.
• Conduct daily QA and safety checks as required by regulations.
• Maintain equipment in safe, working condition; report defects for repair.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area; stock and replenish supplies.
• Perform dose calculations using computer software.
• Verify and localize treatment area using radiographic film or electronic medium.
• Interpret beam films and ensure approval by Radiation Oncologist.
• Understand equipment functions, including wedges and compensating filters.
• Detect treatment unit malfunctions and report when safe limits are reached.
• Communicate treatment procedures to patients, answer questions, and provide reassurance.
• Maintain visual and audible communication with patients during treatment.
• Report any unusual or adverse patient reactions to appropriate staff.
• Instruct student radiation therapists and assist in their evaluation.
• Assist Senior Therapist with chart checks and scheduling.
• Participate in chart rounds, film displays, and patient treatment discussions.
• Attend in-service and ad hoc training sessions.
• Create immobilization devices and adjust shielding blocks as needed.
• Keep patients informed of delays and progress.
• Maintain professional behavior at all times.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of clinical therapeutic radiation therapy experience.
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam technology and Mosaiq EMR preferred.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / Not required.