Per Diem Radiation Therapist: Patient-Focused Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver therapeutic radiation treatments and CT simulations under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. You will apply radiation therapy accurately, assess patients, and communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include graduation from an approved program, ARRT Radiography certification, and less than 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.

Responsibilities

• Administers daily radiation therapy treatments to patients assigned to the treatment unit, accurately and efficiently, at a speed consistent with patient scheduling for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Maintains records of daily treatment and other records as required.
• Participates in orientation and training of all new radiation therapists to include treatment unit-specific procedures and protocols, on call-procedures, simulation procedures and protocols and provides feedback in a timely manner to clinic director.
• Performs computed tomography (CT) simulation procedures and clinical simulations according to established department protocols.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver therapeutic radiation treatments and CT simulations under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. You will apply radiation therapy accurately, assess patients, and communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include graduation from an approved program, ARRT Radiography certification, and less than 1 year of related experience.