Radiation Therapist (PRN)
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About the Role
The radiation therapist is an integral part of the radiation oncology treatment team. This person is responsible for the accurate delivery of therapeutic radiation treatments to patients and simulations for patient treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist. The therapist must have a thorough understanding of the rationale for radiation therapy as well as skills in patient assessment and interpersonal communication.
This PRN position is located at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Franklin, offering a flexible schedule with competitive pay and the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam radiation therapy technology.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, accurate, high-quality external beam radiation therapy treatments using Varian TrueBeam technology.
- Verify treatment positioning and imaging according to established protocols.
- Document treatments and patient information within Aria and Epic electronic medical record systems.
- Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other oncology professionals.
- Educate and support patients throughout their treatment experience.
- Maintain the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and compassionate care.
- Demonstrate flexibility to occasionally adjust scheduling based on patient volume and clinic needs.
- Administer daily radiation therapy treatments to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain records of daily treatment and other required documentation.
- Participate in the orientation and training of new radiation therapists.
- Perform computed tomography (CT) simulation procedures and clinical simulations according to established department protocols.
Requirements
- ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
Qualifications
- Prior Radiation Therapy experience.
- Experience with Varian technology, TrueBeam, IGRT, and SGRT preferred but not required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable attendance and scheduling flexibility.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary oncology team.
Experienced therapists returning to practice are encouraged to apply. While this role is not designed for new graduates, candidates with prior Radiation Therapy experience who may need a brief refresher are welcome.
Skills
- Radiation Therapy (Novice to Intermediate): Administers daily radiation therapy treatments accurately and efficiently.
- Computerized Tomography Technology (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in CT technology.
- Training (Novice): Presents course modules and prepares effectively for training sessions.
- Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in patient documentation.
Benefits
- Competitive PRN pay.
- Flexible PRN scheduling with no weekends and no on-call requirements.
- Work with advanced Varian TrueBeam and VisionRT technology.
- Collaborative and supportive Radiation Oncology team.
- Opportunity to maintain and expand clinical expertise in a nationally recognized cancer program.
- Convenient Franklin location serving Williamson County, Nashville, and surrounding communities.
Schedule
PRN | Monday-Friday | Primarily 8:00 AM-4:30 PM | No Weekends | No On-Call
Pay
Competitive PRN pay.
About the Technology
Our Radiation Oncology team utilizes:
- Varian TrueBeam
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
- Deep Inspiratory Breath Hold (DIBH) for left-sided breast cancer treatment
- Aria and Epic electronic medical record systems