Radiation Therapist PRN

About the role

Administer radiation therapy treatments to patients. Verify prescribed treatment dose before treatment, verify fields to be treated and angles to be used. Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients. Place and immobilize patient to ensure accurate treatment. Maintain constant visual and intercom contact with the patient during treatment to assure patient remains in the proper position. Observe patient for unusual reaction and report any abnormal conditions to the radiation oncologist. Chart treatment details in the patient’s medical record. Provides verification films on each patient treated. Check treatment records daily and weekly for mathematical or documentation error. Provides appropriate teaching to patients and families.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology
• Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (Required)
• BS degree in related field (Preferred)
• ARRT Board certified and participates in professional society (Required)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (Required)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation
• Dental and vision benefits
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Pay

Hourly wage estimate: $32.95 - $49.42 per hour. The estimate represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may determine your actual salary include your specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.

About the employer

Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, offering patient access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With over a century of pioneering healthcare, the 290+ bed hospital is a leading acute care facility for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. Specialties include cancer care and neuroscience at the first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and it is the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors.