Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - CMH / South Hill - Days

Responsibilities

• Applies ionizing radiation to patients (including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations) in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist and under the general supervision of the Chief Therapist.
• Educates, prepares, and reassures patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Participates in the orientation and education of patients.

Requirements

• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible.
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment: Current RTT by ARRT American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) certification with a minimum of 12 hours of documented continuing education annually.
• Experience Required: None.
• Experience Preferred: One (1) year of previous work experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist.
• Education/Training Required: Graduate of an AMA accredited School of Radiation Therapy Technology.
• Education/Training Preferred: N/A.

Additional Position Requirements

• Independent Action(s) Required: Works with minimal supervision, seeking advice from supervisor, physician, or physics staff when required.
• On-Call: Yes.
• Extended Hours: Due to patient load.
• Works at Any or All of the VCU Clinics (Massey, HMP, and SPMP).
• Works Evening Shift at SPMP.

Physical Requirements

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs., Lifting 50-100 lbs., Lifting greater than 100 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).

Mental/Sensory Requirements

• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking.

Emotional Requirements

• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changes.