Radiation Therapist PRN

Hourly wage estimate: $30.64 - $42.90 per hour. Factors such as skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in the role may determine your actual salary.

About the role

As a Radiation Therapist, your primary function is to administer prescribed doses of radiation to patients using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards. You will work at LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, a leading acute care facility in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley, known for its advanced healthcare services and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescribed treatment dose, specific body parts to be treated, and angles to be used.
• Place and immobilize the patient to ensure accurate treatment.
• Maintain constant contact with the patient to assure they remain in proper position throughout treatment.
• Assure placement of protective devices to shield healthy exposed tissue of patients.
• Chart treatment details and report any abnormal conditions to the radiation oncologist.
• Provide appropriate teaching to patients and families.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date).
• (ARRT-T) Radiation Therapy certification.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy.

No prior experience or travel is required for this role.

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the facility

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. Located in Pulaski, Virginia, the hospital offers patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With over 140 beds, it is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and the New River Valley. As part of the LewisGale Regional Health System network, the hospital provides a full scope of healthcare services.

The hospital is home to the LewisGale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski, the first medical facility in the region to provide a radioactive seed implant procedure, a radiation therapy alternative for treating breast and prostate cancer. The cancer center holds accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, with numerous commendations for its program of service and patient care. The hospital also specializes in orthopedics and is an accredited chest pain center.

At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, the "care like family" culture extends to patients, staff, and the community, ensuring patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.