Radiation Therapist

Baptist Health; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; 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

PTO Donation

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

5 days PTO upon hire

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a part-time Radiation Therapist for 1st shift in the Corbin, KY area. The Radiation Oncology Department delivers advanced treatments such as SBRT, SRS, and conventional therapy to adult patients.

The therapist administers prescribed treatments, monitors responses, and supports patient education and documentation. Under the Radiation Oncologist, you will operate Linacs and CT simulation, collaborate with the team, and assist with student education as needed to ensure

Qualifications

• Associated degree in a related field.
• ARRT Radiation Therapy licensure and state operator certification required.
• New graduates may be hired with certification within 3 months.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Safely administers prescribed radiation therapy treatments.
• Monitors patients for treatment reactions and reports concerns.
• Operates Linacs and CT simulation equipment.
• Performs conventional RT, SBRT, SRS, and simulations.
• Educates patients and families about procedures.
• Documents treatments and charges.
• Collaborates with care team for safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Radiation therapy procedures

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associated degree

Tools

Linear accelerators (Linacs)

CT simulation equipment

Job description

Summary

Job Description

Radiation Therapist

Part-Time, 1st Shift

Radiation Therapist

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.