Radiation Therapist
- Company:
- The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, Inc.
- Location:
- Waterbury, CT 06708
- Post Date:
- April 26, 2024
- Job Status:
- Full-Time
- Description:
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Combine your high-tech expertise at a community cancer center that focuses on the cancer patient experience striving to meet every patient's individual needs. At HLRCC you will work with a professional, close-knit team, combining high tech with high touch. We offer an extensive benefits package including a generous 401k plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Work effectively in an interdisciplinary setting to assure safe treatment delivery, minimal side effects, and effective supportive care, involving other team members as appropriate
- Deliver the planned course of radiation therapy in accordance with the prescription
- Assesses patient response and involves other team members as indicated
- Works effectively with other team members to provide ongoing patient education and support
- Participates in initial treatment simulation and continuous verification of accurate treatment fields
Generous Sign-On Bonus Offered
Qualifications: License granted by the State of Connecticut, ARRT Board Certified
Education: A.S. Degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited school
Experience: preferred
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
- Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates interest in continued personal and professional growth and development
- Strong computer skills, experience with Electronic Medical Record system(s)
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
- -Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, lift weight up to 30 pounds, reach up to 6 feet, transport and transfer patients to and from treatment/simulation couch
- Potential exposure to radiation