Radiation Therapist

HCA Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed treatments and monitor patient setup with accuracy. You will work closely with the radiation oncology team to ensure imaging, immobilization, and QA processes support safe, effective care for patients.

Qualifications include BCLS, RT/Technologist credentials, and ARRT-T with 3+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer required within 6 months of start date
• (ARRT-T) Radiation Therapy certification required within 6 months of start date
• 3+ years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation treatments accurately and monitor patient setup
• Maintain documentation and communicate changes in patient status
• Operate imaging equipment for precise tumor localization and treatment delivery
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists and therapy team to construct immobilization devices
• Ensure QA procedures are completed within department policies

Skills

3+ years experience

BCLS

ARRT-T Radiation Therapy

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Radiation Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Radiation Therapist functions as an integral member of the radiation oncology team. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for accurately delivering the prescribed course of treatment to each patient and closely monitoring and reporting any discrepancies in the patient set up. Join us and become part of a team committed to providing compassionate, efficient, quality, patient-focused healthcare at all times.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of treatment, assessment, and implementation of the prescribed treatment plan.

• Displays professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies for the patient population of the department.

• Recognizes changes in the patient's status/condition and reports to appropriate personnel.

• Demonstrates effective verbal and electronic communication skills in order to maintain an accurate Electronic Medical Record.

• Utilizes treatment accessories to accurately reproduce the radiation treatment.

• Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology to include simulation and treatment processes to ensure optimal radiation treatment delivery.

• Ensures that all QA procedures are complete and within tolerances before proceeding with patient treatment as outlined in department policies and procedures (any abnormalities/inconsistencies should be reported to the proper authority).

• Works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and therapy team to construct immobilization devices or custom blocking techniques that are conducive to conformal radiation therapy.

• Utilizes sophisticated imaging equipment for precise tumor localization.

• Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.

• Has working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies.

• Practices within the Department’s policies and procedures.

• Works collaboratively with the radiation oncology team to develop an efficient and positive work environment that promotes exceptional patient care.

• Supports departmental goals.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

• (ARRT-T) Radiation Therapy must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

• Associate Degree; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

• 3 years or more of experience preferred

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Centerpoint Medical Center (https://centerpointmedical.com) is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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