RADIATION THERAPIST at Cooper University Health Care
CAMDEN, NJ
About the Job
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
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
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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 |
Elekta Infinity Linear Accelerators
Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators
Elekta Unity MR Linear Accelerator
AlignRT
Brachytherapy
Philips Big Bore CT
Mosaiq
EPIC
Experience Required
Experience | Required | Preferred | Special Considerations |
| Experience | Required | Preferred | Special Considerations |
0-2 years | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 6-10 years | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
3-5 years | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 10+ years | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Special Considerations Explained (if needed): |
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Education Requirements
Education | Required | Preferred | Special Considerations |
| Education | Required | Preferred | Special Considerations |
High School / GED | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Bachelor’s Degree | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Vocational / Technical School | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Master’s Degree | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Associate’s Degree | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Doctorate Degree | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Field of Study (Please Note) | Radiation Therapy | |||||||
Special Considerations Explained (if needed): | Graduate of an approved program in Radiation Therapy | |||||||
License/Certification Requirements
Licensure, Certification, and Registration | Required | Preferred | Special Considerations | |
ARRT | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | |
NJ STATE LICENSURE IN RADIATION THERAPY | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | |
Special Considerations Explained (if needed): |
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