Senior Radiation Therapist

Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas.

Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.

If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below.

• This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus

Position Summary :

The Senior Radiation Therapist will function in a supervisory and direct patient care role. This position will be responsible for assisting the Lead Therapists, Assistant Chief Radiation Therapist and Chief Radiation Therapist in the management of daily operations for New York Proton Center radiation therapy services.

Duties and Responsibilities :

In accordance with the strategic operational plan of the New York Proton Center, the Senior Radiation Therapist will promote and implement programming that facilitates organizational growth by performing the following functions :

Qualifications : Education :

Graduate of a JCERT accredited program in radiation therapy or a suitable equivalent, required.

BS Degree in Radiation Therapy or a related health science field, preferred.

License and Certification :

Certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiation therapy, required.

Licensed by the New York State Department of Health as a radiologic technologist, required.

Certification in Basic Life Support / CPR, required.

Experience :

At least 2 years of experience as a radiation therapist with comprehensive clinical knowledge that includes treatment delivery, required.

Simulation experience, preferred.

Previous experience in proton radiation therapy, preferred.

About the Area :

New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art, Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and culinary offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country.

The salary range and / or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs.

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.