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Growing NJ Dermatology practice is seeking a Radiation Therapist to work with our team of medical dermatologists and physician assistants. We have a very friendly and professional team of practitioners and staff. Our thriving Dermatology practice needs an experienced Radiation Therapist who can provide radiation therapy to our patient's in accordance with the physician's prescription. The job includes significant amounts of multi-tasking, but the ideal candidate will know when to slow down, look patients in the eye and provide personalized service. There are a few advancement opportunities for the successful applicant. You must be able to hold on to a job. If there is a pattern of jobs of only 1 year, we will not entertain. This is extremely important. If qualified & interested, please send your resume. We receive hundreds of resume so please adhere to our requirements in order to land an interview.

We have four convenient locations in Old Bridge, Freehold, Toms River & Union NJ.

2 years experience is a must & you have to be flexible with hours including Saturday.

The right Radiation Therapist candidate must be friendly, professional, team player, energetic, punctual and must be able to multi-task.

Radiation Therapist needs to have good computer skills, great communication and customer service skills, and comfortable in using Electronic Medical Records.

Radiation Therapist Duties:

• Verifies and administers prescribed doses of radiation to the specific sites in accordance with the prescription defined by the Dermatologist.

• Positions patients for treatment with accuracy according to the prescription.

• Enter data into the computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage in accordance to the prescription.

• Conduct most treatment sessions independently and under the general direction of the patient's physician.

• Assist the Dermatologist in localization and simulation and documentation of the lesion to be treated.

• Photograph treatment areas of the patient and document.

• Check for side effects of the skin such as skin irritation, erythema, blistering, moist desquamation and report to the Dermatologist.

• Prepare and construct custom protection devices for patient treatment.

• Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.

• Performs daily warm-up and QA of the SRT machine prior to the start of treatments each day as prescribed by the manufacturer.

• Follow principles of radiation protection for the patient, self and others.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

*REQUIREMENTS:*

• Graduate of a Regionally Accredited Program for Radiation Therapy, is ARRT certified in Radiation Therapy R.T. and licensed in the state of New Jersey

• Strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills.

• Effective analysis and problem solving skills.

• Strong time management skills, as well as excellent attendance and punctuality.

• Ability to work as a team.

*REQUIRED LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:*

• RTT Board Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
* Bonus opportunities



Ability to Commute:
* Freehold, NJ 07728 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Freehold, NJ 07728: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:
* 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person