Radiation Therapist

Lifepoint Health®; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Financial protection and PTO

Career growth assistance

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Johnstown seeks a dedicated Radiation Therapist to join their team. This full-time position involves administering radiation therapy treatments, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining documentation. Applicants must have completed approved training and hold relevant certifications. This role provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Completed Radiation Therapy Technology training from an approved program.
• Radiation Therapist certification within one year of employment.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy treatments as defined in protocols.
• Ensure correct positioning and exposure of patients.
• Maintain required treatment records.
• Perform simulations and assist with CT simulations.

Skills

Radiation therapy administration

Patient positioning

Dosimetry calculations

Quality assurance

Education

Radiation Therapy Technology training

Radiation Therapist certification

BLS certification

Job description

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Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday rotating 6 AM - 2:30 PM and 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, with no on-call, weekends very rare (typically if machine is down multiple days during the week), and no holidays.

Your Experience Matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Radiation Therapist joining our team, you contribute to a mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives we serve.

More About Our Team

Radiology/Imaging Services unit provides high-quality diagnostic and interventional imaging services, including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and other imaging techniques. The team values patient care, patient comfort, safety, and adherence to imaging protocols, while collaborating with healthcare professionals, quality control, and the adoption of new technologies. Maintaining quality control measures for equipment and processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards are key functions.

How You'll Contribute

A Radiation Therapist who excels in this role:

• Administers radiation therapy treatments, interpreting and executing these plans as defined in the treatment protocols.
• Ensures proper positioning and exposure to patients according to the dosimetry planning and physician prescription.
• Maintains the required treatment records.
• Performs simulations and assists with CT simulations when available.
• Reviews weekly physician reports as per technical maintenance and continuance of care.
• Fabricates electron shielding blocks as per radiation oncologist orders.
• Takes portal images / cone beam imaging using linear accelerators on board imaging system for simulation to check position of treatment beams with respect to patient anatomy. Also performs weekly portal imaging as dictated by the Oncologist.
• Performs simple dosimetry calculations and checks under the guidelines of the radiation physicist/dosimetrist.
• Performs quality assurance on patient charts under the direction of the Medical Physicist.
• Schedules patients for daily treatment/simulation.
• Prepares charts in anticipation of chart rounds and quality assurance weekly.
• Maintains stock as needed in the technical section.
• Closes out patient chart in ARIA when patients complete treatment.
• Performs daily QA and spot checks prior to treating patients.
• Assists the radiation physicist/dosimetrist with non-complicated procedures.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have completed Radiation Therapy Technology training from an approved program by the American Society of Radiologic Technology. Additional requirements include:

• Complete Radiation Therapist certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within one year of employment or have met requirements to work as a Radiation Therapist in the state of PA.
• BLS certification.

More About Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care hospital that has offered exceptional care to the Johnstown community for over 135 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and is driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum.

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