Radiation Therapist

Jefferson Health; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation doses and simulate patients under supervision. The role supports patients from young adulthood through late adulthood and works with the radiation oncology team to ensure precise treatment setup.

The position requires AMA-approved radiation therapy education and ARRT registration, with duties including patient prep, simulation, treatment delivery, chart documentation, and scheduling to maintain efficient throughput.

Qualifications

• AMA approved radiation therapy diploma required.
• ARRT registered technologist in radiology.
• Ability to prepare and simulate patients for treatment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for radiation treatment with high accuracy.
• Perform simulation for daily treatment setup as prescribed.
• Deliver radiation treatments per chart specifications with accuracy.
• Document simulation and treatment data in patient chart.
• Schedule patients using radiation oncology computer system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Communication

Education

Specialized Diploma - AMA approved radiation therapy school

RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - ARRT

Tools

Radiation oncology computer system

Job description

Job Details

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation dose to patients, and simulate patients as determined by the radiation oncologist. Patient population ranges from young adulthood through late adulthood.

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation dose to patients, and simulate patients as determined by the radiation oncologist. Patient population ranges from young adulthood through late adulthood.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson Prepares patient 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 high degree of accuracy utilizing verification or port films to document radiation placement to ensure high quality of patient care.
• On initial treatment visit and subsequent visits, as outlined in policy and procedure manual, determines 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 Chief-Radiation Therapist thereby ensuring efficient patient throughput.
• Documents simulation and treatment data in patient chart to assure compliance with radiation oncology prescription.
• Maintains daily statistics for review with Chief-Radiation Therapist and various administrative personnel and other agencies to assist in planning for the future needs of department.
• Utilizes department and hospital computer systems to accurately enter charges and other patient information resulting in the appropriate billing and tracking.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of AMA approved radiation therapy school required.
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Additional Qualifications Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Salary Range

$38.80 to $55.31 Hourly The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive. Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc Primary Location Address 2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 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