Registered Radiation Therapist - $20,000 sign-on bonus
Meritus Health · Hagerstown, MD · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Collapse and coordinate and perform simulations for accurate treatment planning
- Collapse assist with intracavitary and interstitial implants
- Collapse verify and document treatment parameters in VARIS and Meditech systems
- Collapse deliver radiation therapy with precision and adherence to safety regulations
- Collapse communicate clearly with patients and families, ensuring comfort and understanding
- Collapse manage billing and charge entries accurately and efficiently
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A.A./A.S. in Radiologic Technology or Radiation Therapy Technology
- Completion of a 12-month specialized Radiation Therapy program
- Radiation Therapist ARRT certification OR eligible for ARRT certification within 90 days of hire
- Maryland Radiation Therapist License
- Current BLS (CPR) certification
- One year of experience preferred
- Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
- Close attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to concentrate on complex tasks for extended periods
- Daily treatments
- Documentation
- Simulation preparation and performance
- Patient communication
- Weekly peer to peer/chart review meeting
- Collaboration with physics/dosimetry/therapy/nursing/front end team
- Assist with on treatment visits if necessary
- Machine warmups
- 6 Radiation Therapists
- 1 Technical Supervisor
- 1 Dosimetrists
- 2 Physicists
- 2 Nurses
- 3 Front End Patient Service
- 4 Clinical Nurse Navigators
- 1 Financial Counselor
- 2 Authorization Specialists
- Varian Truebeam (x2)
- Siemens GO Open Pro CT Simulator
- EPIC Scheduling
- Eclipse and MIM EMR System: ARIA
- Record & Verify: VARIAN/ARIA
- RT(T)(ARRT)
- Maryland state license
- Health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
- 401k plan
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
Qualifications
Physical & Mental Requirements
Job Responsibilities
Number of Physicians in Group
2
Support Staff
Work Hours
40 hrs./week, M-F
Treatment Load
20-30 patients per machine (~50 total per day)
Equipment & Planning Software
Education & Certification Requirements
Benefits
Shift Differential
Available for evening, night, or weekend shifts
Additional Information
Happy to Help At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always happy to help.