Radiation Therapist

Sentara; England; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality radiation therapy to patients, ensuring their comfort and understanding throughout the treatment process. The ideal candidate will possess an Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology and be committed to providing exceptional patient care. With a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth and development, this position offers a sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Provide radiation therapy as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist.
• Deliver external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy treatment.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient simulations and maintain patient records.
• Act as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Radiation Therapist at Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk Virginia.

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates.

Overview

Job Description

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include but are not limited to:

* Deliver external beam radiotherapy to include (3D, IMRT, SRS/SBRT)
* Deliver brachytherapy treatment
* Perform patient simulations; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and

protection devices
* Reviewing patient records for accuracy
* Acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel
* Maintaining patient records, reports, and files

All new graduates will remain Radiation Therapist I for the first 2 years of employment and are required to pass boards within 6 months of hire.

Education

• Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure

• Required to pass boards within 6-months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90-days of hire

Experience

• No experience required

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

* Medical, Dental, Vision plans

* Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

* Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

* Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

* Emergency Backup Care

* Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

* Life Insurance

* 401k/403B with Employer Match

* Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

* Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

* Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

* Pet Insurance

* Legal Resources Plan

* Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.