Per Diem Radiation Therapist - CT Simulation & SRS Expert

Virtua Health; Moorestown (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Virtua Health in Moorestown, NJ is seeking a part-time, per diem Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation treatments to patients. You will perform CT simulations, QA on equipment, and ensure accurate documentation in EMR.

Qualifications include ARRT accreditation, NJ Radiation Therapy license, CPR certification, and 1 year of experience preferred. The role is on-site with first-shift hours and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience preferred.
• Certificate of completion/degree from an Accredited Radiation Oncology Program.
• ARRT accreditation in Radiation Therapy; NJ State license in Radiation Therapy; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Works efficiently throughout the day to maintain department schedules.
• Performs CT Simulations as directed by the Radiation Oncologist; to include fabrication of positioning and immobilization devices, tattooing and simple beam modification devices.
• Performs Daily Quality Assurance on both the Linear Accelerator and CT Simulator.
• Troubleshoots problems on linear accelerator and CT simulator and contacts vendor support as well as informing physicist and manager.
• Appropriately and accurately documents in electronic medical record and written medical record.
• Explains procedures to patients thoroughly and ensures understanding. Attentive to a patient’s side effects and acts as liaison between patient, nurse and or physician.
• Reviews each chart for accurate documentation and for changes in prescription, written orders, or patient setup parameters. Perform time-out procedure before initiating all treatments and or simulations.
• Schedules patients according to department guidelines in EMR.
• Maintains the appearance of the treatment room and CT Simulation room throughout the day by keeping the room neat and orderly.
• Has basic knowledge of billing procedures.
• Performs basic dosimetry calculations.

Skills

1 year experience preferred

Basic dosimetry calculations

Education

Certificate of completion/degree from an Accredited Radiation Oncology Program

Tools

ARRT accreditation in Radiation Therapy

NJ State license in Radiation Therapy

CPR certification

Job description

Virtua Health in Moorestown, NJ is seeking a part-time, per diem Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation treatments to patients. You will perform CT simulations, QA on equipment, and ensure accurate documentation in EMR.

Qualifications include ARRT accreditation, NJ Radiation Therapy license, CPR certification, and 1 year of experience preferred. The role is on-site with first-shift hours and a competitive hourly rate.