Radiation Therapist

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Therapy department. In this role, you will be responsible for administering radiation treatments to patients and performing CT simulations in a professional and compassionate manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy to patients in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform CT simulations to assist in treatment planning.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Document patient treatments and progress accurately in electronic medical records.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation protocols in the handling of equipment and patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• Current certification as a Radiation Therapist by the ARRT (T).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in radiation therapy is required.
• Experience with Varian True Beam and CT simulation preferred.

Work Schedule

This position typically requires 32 hours of work per week, with weekday shifts from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Additional Information

Candidates must be located within a 50-mile radius. All staff providing patient care must adhere to the fingernail policy, prohibiting artificial nails. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Department Details

• Unit: Radiation Therapy
• Equipment: Varian True Beam, CT Scanner
• Electronic Medical Records Software: Mosaiq/Epic
• Average number of patients treated per day: 10
• No weekend or holiday shifts required.

Supervision

This position reports to the supervisor, Dana Welsh.

If you are passionate about patient care and meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity in our Radiation Therapy department.