Radiation Therapist PRN
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Radiation Therapist RT(T) performs direct patient care within the scope of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Plans individualized patient care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement.
What You Will Do in This Role
- Assess the patient status and their reaction to treatment on a daily basis and communicate concerns to appropriate person.
- Follow proper procedure for treatment field verification and approval.
- PRACTICE PROPER PROCEDURE IN FABRICATING CUSTOM TREATMENT DEVICES.
- Educate patients relative to radiation therapy treatment procedures.
- SET UP AND ACCURATELY DELIVER PATIENT TREATMENTS ACCORDING TO THE PRESCRIPTION AND TREATMENT PLAN.
- OPERATE LINEAR ACCELERATORS, SIMULATOR, CT AND OTHER RELATED EQUIPMENT IN A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE MANNER.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited school in the instruction of radiation therapy.
- AS or BS degree.
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy RT (T), ARRT.
- BLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Benefits
TriStar Summit Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following: 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.
Note
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position. TriStar Summit is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Equal Opportunity Employer
We encourage you to apply for our Radiation Therapist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.