Radiation Therapy Assistant

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• No Weekends or Holidays
• Personal Time that includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays
• Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day
• Medical, Dental & Vision Programs tailored to Your Needs
• Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Advancement Opportunities
• Retirement Savings Program
• Employee Assistance Program including free Mental Health
• Same Day Pay through Daily Pay

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Radiation Therapist, the Radiation Therapist Assistant will be responsible for supporting and assisting in the daily operation of the department.
 

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Lipson Cancer Institute

DEPARTMENT: Oncology

SCHEDULE: M-F 8 - 4:30

Minimum Qualifications:

•High School diploma or equivalent
•2-3 years of experience in a clinical, bed-side setting with an emphasis on patient care
•Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

•None

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Supports the daily duties of the radiation therapist under their direct supervision to include:
  •Stocking the treatment rooms
  •Collecting patient information prior to treatment
  •Preparing the rooms for individual patient treatment
  •Assisting the patient in changing for treatment
  •Assisting the Radiation Therapist in positioning the patient for treatment
  •Assisting the patient’s transport back to the waiting area
  •Assisting the patient from the treatment area to the clinic, completing vitals as needed
  •Directs any patient concerns regarding side effects or treatment process to the Radiation Therapist or Nursing staff
  •Schedules patients for treatment
  •Completes daily billing for patients undergoing treatment
  •Gathers quarterly QA information
  •Assists in ordering of supplies
  •Assists in making immobilization devices
  •Collects patient information prior to simulation, assuring charts are couriered to the hospital
  •Prepares for weekly chart rounds

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$19.00 - $23.50

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.