Radiation Therapist

Job Description:

Radiation Therapist

Full Time, Day Shift

$30,000 sign on bonus for qualified individuals

Must be able to be on call, including weekends and holidays, and flexible to work above standard hours to meet staffing needs.

Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, the radiation therapist uses ionizing-radiation producing equipment to administer therapeutic doses of radiation as prescribed by the physician for each patient undergoing a prescribed course of radiotherapy. Other responsibilities include patient scheduling and education, maintaining treatment equipment and records, monitoring treatment area, and other duties as needed. This individual will be patient centered, exhibit technical expertise, possess good communication skills, and demonstrate a high level of team unity.

• Radiation Therapist accurately delivers a planned course of radiotherapy by administering treatment in a safe manner

• Radiation Therapist demonstrates how to use Linacs and CT simulator, and perform patient treatments

• Radiation Therapist provides patient education and excellent customer relations

• Radiation Therapist correctly documents and captures charges for procedures

Requirements:

• Education - graduate of an Accredited Radiation Therapy program.

• Licensure - registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiation Therapy. State Radiation Operator Certification.

• New graduates will be acceptable for initial hire with the understanding that the individual must pass boards within 3 months of hire.

• Basic Life Support

• Good clinical knowledge of all aspects of the job, including linear accelerators; CT simulators; charge capture; basic patient care skills

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support