Radiation Therapist - full time, days

About the role

Provides radiological care for the purpose and treatment of anatomic and physiological disorders within the Radiation Therapy section of the Department of Radiology. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: adolescent 13 through 18 years, adult 19 through 64 years, and geriatric 65 years and above.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed course of radiation therapy and maintains records of daily treatment as required by section.
• Review patient records, document necessary information to chart course of treatment and schedules necessary appointments.
• Perform simulation procedures as directed by physician, including preparation of immobilization devices, alloys and shields.
• Perform imaging for the purpose of treatment field verification and localization.
• Assist in and performs Brachytherapy Stereotactic or other procedures as directed.
• Participate in and evaluate the clinical education for the Radiation Therapy Clinical Education preceptorship as directed by the Radiation Therapy Clinical Instructor.
• Perform calibration checks on therapy equipment.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program
• CPR
• Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology, issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology. For individuals hired/placed prior to 6/30/2023, certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire/placement date

Pay & schedule

• Sign-on Bonus: Up to $10,000.00 (prorated based on hours worked per week) with a 2-year commitment. External and eligible internal candidates only.
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday between the hours of 7am-7pm. Rotating weekend call. No holiday rotation.