Radiation Therapist-Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center-Full Time
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 4, 2026).
Responsible for performing treatments on patients with radiation therapy as prescribed by Radiologist according to established practices and standards. Work closely with patients and provide support to them throughout the process by determining their needs, answering questions, and providing the best medical care possible.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Checks prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
2. Liaises with physicist and supportive care personnel.
3. Prepares equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices, and positions patient according to prescription.
4. Enters data into computer and sets controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
5. Observes and reassures patient during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician.
6. Photographs treated area of patient and processes film.
7. Maintains records, reports, and files as required.
8. Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
9. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required:
1. Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
2. Active NJ Radiation therapy license.
3. Varian machine experience.
Preferred:
1. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
2. Proficient in using medical imaging equipment.
3. CK experience a plus.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Checks prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
2. Liaises with physicist and supportive care personnel.
3. Prepares equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices, and positions patient according to prescription.
4. Enters data into computer and sets controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
5. Observes and reassures patient during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician.
6. Photographs treated area of patient and processes film.
7. Maintains records, reports, and files as required.
8. Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
9. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required:
1. Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
2. Active NJ Radiation therapy license.
3. Varian machine experience.
Preferred:
1. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
2. Proficient in using medical imaging equipment.
3. CK experience a plus.