Radiation Therapist

United Urology Group; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Corporate discounts

Job summary

United Urology Group in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed ionizing radiation under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist using a range of techniques and equipment. The role requires graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy School, current ARRT and state licensure, and a current BLS certificate.

Travel within region is possible; strong communication and compassionate patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy School.
• Current ARRT and State licensure required and verified prior to employment.
• Current BLS certificate required and verified prior to employment.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience as a staff therapist preferred; willing to train recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plan as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Educates patients on procedures, skincare, side effects, and nutrition.
• Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices for various body parts.
• Monitors patients’ clinical progress, withholds treatment if necessary, and refers patients to Radiation Oncologist or Executive Director for appropriate intervention.
• Operates therapeutic equipment, ensures proper patient positioning, monitors the patient during the procedure, and performs related clerical duties.
• Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; recognizes machine malfunctions and reports them to the Executive Director.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Adheres to strict radiation safety guidelines, internal quality controls, organizational standards, department policies and procedures, and strategic goals.
• Accurately completes and charts all simulation and treatment summaries, reports, and documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

Graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy School

Job description

Overview

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have opportunities to impact patients\' lives with their urologic care. We foster a culture that emphasizes compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity. We provide access to experienced specialists, a strong team of healthcare professionals, and advanced technology for patient treatments. We offer competitive salaries and a good work/life balance, including weekends off. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and more.

Job Description

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for delivering prescribed ionizing therapeutic radiation accurately under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist, using a variety of complex techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements prescription and treatment plan as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Educates patients on procedures, skincare, side effects, and nutrition.
• Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices for various body parts.
• Monitors patients’ clinical progress, withholds treatment if necessary, and refers patients to Radiation Oncologist or Executive Director for appropriate intervention.
• Operates therapeutic equipment, ensures proper patient positioning, monitors the patient during the procedure, and performs related clerical duties.
• Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; recognizes machine malfunctions and reports them to the Executive Director.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Adheres to strict radiation safety guidelines, internal quality controls, organizational standards, department policies and procedures, and strategic goals.
• Accurately completes and charts all simulation and treatment summaries, reports, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy School.
• Current ARRT and State licensure required and verified prior to employment.
• Current BLS certificate required and verified prior to employment.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience as a staff therapist preferred; willing to train recent graduates.

Key Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Current knowledge of clinical practice, radiation protection, and quality assurance.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer software and database skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
• Caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Multitasking and proactive problem-solving.

Travel

• Must have the ability and willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit, stand, or walk throughout the day.
• Intermittently required to stoop, bend, speak, and listen.
• Good general health and stress-coping ability.
• Complete mobility and the capacity to engage in strenuous action, such as walking continuously into and out of the treatment area and lifting and moving patients as required.