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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
  • Qualifications

    • 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

    Physical & Mental Requirements

    • 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

    Job Responsibilities

    • 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

    Number of Physicians in Group

    2

    Support Staff

    • 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

    Work Hours

    40 hrs./week, M-F

    Treatment Load

    20-30 patients per machine (~50 total per day)

    Equipment & Planning Software

    • Varian Truebeam (x2)
    • Siemens GO Open Pro CT Simulator
    • EPIC Scheduling
    • Eclipse and MIM EMR System: ARIA
    • Record & Verify: VARIAN/ARIA

    Education & Certification Requirements

    • RT(T)(ARRT)
    • Maryland state license

    Benefits

    • 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

    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.

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