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Cooper University Health Care

Job Radiation Therapist

Cooper University Health Care, Merchantville

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Job Title

The radiation therapists deliver radiation treatments to patients. This job description has been updated to reflect new technologies and new duties.

Deliver radiation treatment to patients according to the Radiation Oncologist's prescription

Perform CT Simulation as ordered by the Radiation Oncologist to optimize the patient's treatment position in comfort and reproducibility

Utilize the hospital and Radiation Oncology EMR systems to record patient treatment delivery, document patient positioning information, and communicate any pertinent information regarding the patient's care coordination

The radiation therapist will ensure a positive and compassionate patient experience by providing support and education

Perform daily morning QA on linear accelerators and CT simulator

Participate in on-call procedure

Schedule patients for simulation and treatment

Perform daily billing for treatment and simulation

Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas

Mold Room Duties

Demonstrate commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the health care team

Elekta Infinity Linear Accelerators

Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators

Elekta Unity MR Linear Accelerator

AlignRT

Brachytherapy

Philips Big Bore CT

Mosaiq

EPIC

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

Graduate of an approved program in Radiation Therapy

License/Certification Requirements

AART and NJ State Licensure in Radiation Therapy

Salary Min ($)

USD $40.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $64.00