Job Description

Career Opportunities at Summit Health and CityMD

Summit Health and CityMD form a physician-driven, patient-centric network, committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our unique network was created by the 2019 merger between Summit Medical Group, one of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s premier independent multispecialty medical groups, and CityMD, the leading urgent care provider in the New York metropolitan area. Together, Summit Health and CityMD deliver a more intuitive, comprehensive, and responsive care experience for every patient, regardless of the stage of life or health condition, through high-quality primary, specialty, and urgent care.

We are continually growing to meet the needs of our patients and deliver exceptional care to an even greater population. Summit Health now has more than 2,800 providers across more than 80 specialty areas, 13,000 employees, and over 370 locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Central Oregon. CityMD has over 150 locations across the tri-state. We share a vision of improving the way health care needs are addressed by offering timely, high-quality, comprehensive care with an exceptional patient experience. Together, we provide the best possible care to every patient in every neighborhood.

Join our team!

Summit Health and CityMD are dedicated to hiring and retaining the right talent who will contribute to our ongoing expansion and success. We work to set clear goals and expectations, while regularly managing performance and cultivating personal and team capabilities within a positive, collaborative environment that recognizes and rewards success. We strive to make each team member\'s experience at our company inspiring. Explore our open positions and apply to become a part of the Summit Health and CityMD family.



Job Title: Staff Radiation Therapist

Department: Radiation Oncology

Essential Job functions

Clinical Duties:

• Verify patient consent is documented
• Prepare and position patients for simulation and treatment
• Create and manage simulation and verification images
• Document procedural timeout
• Prepare the patient equipment for the delivery of the radiation
• Plan and deliver the treatment as directed and prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist
• Keep accurate records of the treatment of each patient
• Observe radiation safety and protection procedures
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
• Monitors the patient visually and aurally during treatment
• Involvement with treatment planning, which includes the exact location of the tumor and optimal technique for treatment
• Achieves precision patient alignment using imaging and external markings
• Assist in the computer planning of the specific treatment plan
• Collaborates with radiation oncologists, medical physicists and medical dosimetrists to compensate for treatment inaccuracies; and reports deviations from the standard or planned treatment

General Job functions:

• Participate actively in both the quality assurance required by law and/or accreditation institutions, and in clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Work with IT Aria administrator to ensure automated billing system is optimized and assist in audits

Physical Job Requirements.

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in the field
• Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent
• Maintain certification and registration in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Travel

• Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed

Total Rewards at Summit Health CityMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. Summit Health highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. We strive to provide a valuable suite of benefits, wellness programs, compensation, time off, and resources to support the wellbeing and personal needs of team members and their families at various stages of life and in their professional career. Collectively, we call these "Total Rewards\xe2\x80\x9c.

Here at Summit Health, our total rewards include, but are not limited to:

We\xe2\x80\x99ve Got You Covered - Health coverage is vital, and it begins as soon as the 1st of the month after you start employment.

Build a Healthy Foundation \xe2\x80\x93 Various medical plan options, HDHP with HSA option and employer contribution, and waived copays at CityMD Urgent Cares.

Enhance Your Health Coverage \xe2\x80\x93 Dental and vision insurance, plus healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.

Safeguard Your Household \xe2\x80\x93 Company paid EAP and life insurance, plus optional supplemental life, pet, and legal plan insurance.

Protect Against the Unexpected \xe2\x80\x93 Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.

Retirement Investing - 401(k) plan with company match every pay period to help you build towards your retirement.

Work/Life Balance - Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and more so employees can take a break or care for themselves and their family.

Paid Maternity Leave - Paid time off for the birth of a child to assist with important time away while welcoming the newest addition to your family.

Reach Professional Goals \xe2\x80\x93 Tuition reimbursement, annual compensation and bonus program, and internal growth opportunities.

Financial Wellness - Educational webinars, resources, and tools to help foster financial literacy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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