Radiation Therapist

TieTalent; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist to join their team. This role involves delivering ionizing radiation to patients, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining accurate documentation. You'll be part of a supportive environment where your contributions make a significant impact on patient care. With opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a rewarding field. If you’re passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans

Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision

Disability and Life Insurance

On-Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts

Voluntary Benefits including Critical Care Coverage

Qualifications

• Must have a certificate or associate's degree in radiation therapy or radiology.
• Credentialed as a Radiation Therapist with Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ionizing radiation to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Verify patient documentation and setup before treatment.
• Assist with quality assurance and simulation activities.

Skills

Ionizing Radiation Delivery

Quality Assurance

Patient Simulation

Documentation

Education

Certificate Program in Radiation Therapy Technology

Associate's Degree in Radiology

Job description

About

If you care about the opportunity to grow, make a difference, and build a future and a life, then we might have the right career for you. Care to talk?

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader, with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna, and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Our Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions), including:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On-Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits including Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time, 80 Hours

Shift: Days

Salary Range: $40.87 - $63.36 hourly

General Summary

Responsible for safely and properly delivering ionizing radiation to patients using external beam equipment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, following all written instructions, photographs, or diagrams concerning patient positioning, machine settings, auxiliary devices, and precautions. Expected to assist with quality assurance, dosimetry, simulation, and mold-room activities, ensuring a smooth and efficient treatment flow.

Responsibilities

• Verify that all charges are correctly entered into the hospital information system for each patient under treatment.
• Apply ionizing radiation following Radiation Oncologists’ prescriptions, perform daily equipment warm-up, and quality assurance checks according to departmental policies.
• Review patient EMR for diagnosis, prescription, and treatment parameters; verify patient setup with initial and weekly portal films; document and review images as per policy.
• Follow all prescriptions, notify Physics for conedowns and boost planning, complete setup instructions and digital photos, and perform scheduled check images.
• Verify documentation in EMR before delivering each treatment.
• Maintain treatment and nursing schedules for all patients.
• Simulate patients using a CT-Simulator following prescriptions.
• Perform daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance checks, ensuring billing documentation is complete.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of responsibilities.

Required Education, Credentials, and Experience

• Certificate Program in Radiation Therapy Technology or an Associate's Degree in Radiology.
• Credential: Radiation Therapist, Basic Life Support, Registered Technologist in Radiation Therapy.
• Preferred Experience: 1 Year.

For a full list of open positions, visit: https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/