Radiation Therapist

About This Role

This part-time day shift role involves providing radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by physicians, following established standards and practices. The position requires performing CT-simulation procedures and other specialized treatments at an advanced skill level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients
• Obtain patient history, answer patient questions, and explain procedures
• Check prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification
• Prepare room and equipment for patients
• Reinforce recommendations given to patients by physicians, nurses, and dieticians concerning reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area, as well as prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects
• Observe patients for any unusual reactions or events
• Perform IGRT procedures for tumor localization
• Prepare patients and equipment for, and perform simulation procedures
• Demonstrate a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff safety by complying with regulations, learning about error reduction, reporting errors and hazards, identifying opportunities for process standardization, and participating in safety education
• Maintain established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• Complete annual required LMS training as assigned
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops
• Maintain current ARRT certification
• Maintain appropriate documentation in the EHR as required by the profession and Wellspan Oncology Service Line
• Provide outstanding service to all customers, foster teamwork, and practice fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation
• Supervise, assist, and evaluate students in the clinical education setting
• Aid in the training of radiation therapy students

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology Program or an accredited Radiologic Technology Program
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Registered Technologist-Radiation Therapy - ARRT within 180 days
• Basic Life Support within 180 days
• Appropriate training in radiation therapy upon hire
• Appropriate specialized training upon hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay