Rad Therapist - Full Time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver precise radiation therapy treatments and perform simulations in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Under supervision of the Technical Director, you will participate in the department's QA program, mentor peers and students, and contribute to program development with leading practice in motion management and complex treatments using Elekta and Varian equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy program.
• Board certification, or board-eligible with certification within 6 months, by ARRT.
• Current Florida Radiation Therapy license (uninterrupted).
• BCLS certification within 6 months of employment and maintained thereafter.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient Care

Quality Assurance

Mentorship

Team Collaboration

Education

Radiation Therapy program graduate

Tools

MOSAIQ/EPIC

CT Simulator

MR Simulator

Elekta Linear Accelerators

Varian Trilogy

Job description

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Technical Director, the Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy treatments and performs Simulations in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Radiation Therapists participate in the departmental Quality Assurance program and are the internal experts for accurate delivery of radiation treatments. Radiation Therapists have career progression opportunities and are involved with program development. For example, Lead positions or MR Team. The department has a wide-variety of treatment equipment including 4 Elekta Linear Accelerators, 1 MR Linac - Elekta Unity and 1 Varian Trilogy allowing for treatment of the most complex nature with real-time motion management. In addition, Elekta Flexitron High Dose Rate Brachytherapy and Orthovoltage treatments. For treatment planning, there is 1 CT Simulator and1 MR Simulator allowing for treatment planning to be completed with MRI while the patient is in the treatment position. The Radiation Oncology department utilizes MOSAIQ / EPIC. In addition to Radiation Therapists being involved in direct patient care, they mentor peers, new colleagues and students.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Must be a graduate of a program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education and Accreditation for Radiation Therapy Technology.
2. Must be board certified, or board-eligible with certification obtained within 6 months, in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
3. Must hold, without interruption, current license as required by the State of Florida for Radiation Therapy Technology.
4. Must obtain BCLS certification within 6 months of employment and continually maintain certification.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a frequent driver.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Florida Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Program.