Radiation Therapist

Baptist Healthcare System; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Ins.

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Company paid Maternity and Paternity

Bereavement Leave (pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing (PTO)

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

5 days PTO upon hire

Job summary

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY, seeks a part-time Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation treatments under the Radiation Oncology Department. The role supports education of students and ensures accurate documentation while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate holds an ARRT Radiation Therapy credential with state certification, an associate degree, and BLS within 90 days if not already current. This position participates in a collaborative cancer care team.

Qualifications

• Associated degree in Radiation Therapy or related field.
• ARRT Radiation Therapy certification and State Radiation Operator Certification required.
• New graduates may be considered if ARRT certification is obtained within three months of hire.
• Basic life support (BLS) must be completed within 90 days if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately administer prescribed radiation therapy treatments.
• Monitor patients for treatment reactions and report concerns to the Radiation Oncologist.
• Operate Linear Accelerators (Linacs) and CT simulation equipment.
• Perform conventional radiation therapy, SBRT, SRS, and simulation procedures.
• Educate patients and families about treatment procedures and addresses questions or concerns.
• Accurately documents treatments and captures procedure charges.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to support safe, high-quality patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

Associate degree

ARRT Radiation Therapy certification

State Radiation Operator Certification

BLS certification (within 90 days)

Tools

Linear accelerators (Linacs)

CT simulation equipment

Job description

Radiation Therapist

Part‑Time, 1st Shift

The Radiation Oncology Department offers radiation therapy treatment to patients 18 years of age and older. We provide the following radiation therapy treatments: Electron, 3D or Conventional, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy or IIMRT, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy or SBRT, Stereotactic Radiosurgery or SRS.

Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapy Technologist provides safe, accurate, and efficient radiation treatments according to the physician's prescription. This role may also support the education and training of radiation therapy students by demonstrating proper treatment techniques, providing instruction, and assisting with communication and student development throughout Cancer Care Services.

Job Description:

• Safely and accurately administers prescribed radiation therapy treatments.


• Monitors patients for treatment reactions and reports concerns to the Radiation Oncologist.


• Operates Linear Accelerators (Linacs) and CT simulation equipment.


• Performs conventional radiation therapy, SBRT, SRS, and simulation procedures.


• Educate patients and families about treatment procedures and addresses questions or concerns.


• Accurately documents treatments and captures appropriate procedure charges.


• Collaborate with the healthcare team to support safe, high-quality patient care.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:

• Associated degree


• Licensure/Certification: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy and State Radiation Operator Certification required.


• New graduates may be considered for initial hire with the expectation that ARRT certification is obtained within three months of hire.


• Basic life support- Applicants will have 90 days from their hired date to provide completion of this certification if they don't have it already.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually


• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave


• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)


• PTO Sell Back Program


• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)


• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support


• Retirement with Company Match


• Identity Theft Protection


• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.