Per Diem Radiation Therapist

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Lansdale, Buffalo (Montgomery County, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will deliver prescribed radiation doses and ensure high-quality patient care through accurate treatment simulations. You will work closely with a team of professionals to document treatment data and maintain compliance with radiation oncology prescriptions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized health care system that values compassionate care and innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved radiation therapy school is required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver prescribed radiation doses to patients accurately.
• Document treatment data in patient charts to ensure compliance.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient Care

Simulation Techniques

Documentation Skills

Education

Graduate of AMA-approved radiation therapy school

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Tools

Radiation Oncology Computer System

Job description

Job Details

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation doses to patients, and simulates patients as determined by the Radiation Oncologist

Job Description

• Prepare patients for radiation treatment according to chart directions with a high degree of accuracy to ensure appropriate radiation delivery

• Performs simulation on patients for the purpose of setting up daily radiation treatments with a high degree of accuracy as prescribed by the radiation oncologist
• Delivers radiation treatments to appropriate patients according to chart specifications with a high degree of accuracy utilizing verification or port films/digital images to document radiation placement to ensure high-quality of patient care
• * On initial treatment visit and subsequent visits, as outlined in the policy and procedure manual, determine treatment accuracy utilizing verification or port films to document radiation placement to ensure high-quality patient care
• Schedules patients utilizing radiation oncology computer system according to guidelines developed by the Chief Radiation Therapist thereby ensuring efficient patient throughput
• Documents simulation and treatment data in patient charts to assure compliance with radiation oncology prescription
• Maintains daily statistics for review with the Chief Radiation Therapist and various administrative personnel and other agencies to assist in planning for the future needs of the department
• Utilizes department and hospital computer systems to accurately enter charges and other patient information resulting in the appropriate billing and tracking

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduate of AMA-approved radiation therapy school required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
• One year of previous radiation therapy experience is preferred. However, new graduates will be considered.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

609 West Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.