# Radiation Therapist

**Company:** [New Solutions](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/ihXmwdQo6v12eLsJPPxX8n.md)
**Location:** Ithaca, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

Radiation Therapist

_**(Full-Time Position with Excellent Full Benefits, Relocation Assistance, Competitive Compensation Package and more!)**_

The Radiation Therapist works under an oncologist as part of a medical team to prepare patients and administer radiation treatments for cancer and some other conditions.

**Position Responsibilities:**

-   Providing individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients, in consultation with the oncology team.
-   Explaining the process to patients and answering any questions.
-   Assessing patients' reactions to treatments, providing advice on the side effects of treatments, and methods of alleviating these.
-   Understand and operate various imaging and treatment equipment
-   Collect and manage relevant patient information
-   Help ensure proper positioning of patients for treatment using masks, and other immobilization equipment
-   Ensure that safety protocols are followed for patient, family and staff

## Requirements

-   Graduate of a formal radiation oncology technology program with a certification by A.R.R.T. Current New York State License (L.R.T) required.
-   _**1 year experience working as a radiation therapist preferred**_
-   _**Licensure: Certification through ARRT**_

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development