Cooper University Health Care

Radiation Therapist

Cooper University Health Care$85K — $145K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of experience as a radiation therapist
  • Graduate of an approved program in Radiation Therapy
  • Certification in Radiation Therapy required
  • Familiarity with hospital and Radiation Oncology EMR systems
  • Basic knowledge of linear accelerators and CT simulation processes

Responsibilities

  • Deliver radiation treatment based on the Radiation Oncologist's prescription
  • Perform CT simulations to optimize patient positioning
  • Utilize EMR systems for documenting treatments and patient care
  • Ensure a positive patient experience through support and education
  • Conduct daily quality assurance on linear accelerators and CT simulator
  • Participate in on-call procedures for patient needs
  • Schedule patients for simulation and treatment

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with advanced radiation therapy equipment
  • Supportive work environment focused on patient comfort
  • Potential for further training in new technologies
  • Daily interaction with a dedicated healthcare team
  • Emphasis on compassionate patient care
Full Job Description

The radiation therapists deliver radiation treatments to patients and perform CT simulation as ordered by the radiation oncologist to optimize the patient's treatment position in comfort and reproducibility 

 

Deliver radiation treatment to patients according to the Radiation Oncologists prescriptionPerform CT Simulation as ordered by the Radiation Oncologist to optimize the patients 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 patients care coordinationThe radiation therapist will ensure a positive and compassionate patient experience by providing support and educationPerform 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 areasMold Room Duties

 

Elekta Infinity Linear AcceleratorsVarian TrueBeam Linear AcceleratorsElekta Unity MR Linear AcceleratorAlignRTBrachytherapyPhilips Big Bore CTMosaiqEPIC

Experience Required

0-2 Years

Education RequirementsHIGH SCHOOL OR GED License/Certification Requirements

Radiation TherapyGraduate of an approved program in Radiation Therapy

Salary Min ($)USD $41.00 Salary Max ($)USD $70.00

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system and the only state-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey. With more than 7000 employees, Cooper is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community outreach. Cooper has more than 630 physicians in over 75 specialties, with a network of more than 100 medical offices and four urgent care centers throughout the region. Cooper is affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and is a member of the Jefferson Health System.
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