Radiation Therapist

Berger Health System; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $25,000

Job summary

OhioHealth’s Hobbs Oncology Center is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation therapy, prepare patients for treatment, and perform simulations and dose calculations. You will maintain records, monitor patient progress, and participate in QA activities.

This full-time role requires an Associate's degree, ARRT license, and BLS certification, with a sign-on bonus of $25,000 tied to a one-year commitment to OhioHealth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• ARRT certification/Ohio licensure required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy treatments daily as prescribed.
• Maintains daily treatment records, dosages and calculations.
• Performs simulations, acquires treatment parameters and dose calculations.
• May be on-call on weekends/holidays for 80-hour weeks.
• Maintains patient schedules and coordinates with families and staff.
• Monitors patient condition and progression daily.
• Assists in brachytherapy procedures and mentors students.
• Participates in QA activities, tumor board, and clinical reviews.

Education

Associate's degree

ARRT certified / licensed

BLS certification

Job description

## Radiation TherapistApply: HOBBS ONCOLOGY CENTER: Full time: Posted Today: JR151183**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**Delivers radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Prepares patients for a course of Radiation Therapy inclusive of simulation, dose calculations and acquiring of treatment parameters. $25,000 sign on bonus with a one-year commitment to OhioHealth**Responsibilities And Duties:**35% Administers Radiation Therapy treatments on a daily basis. 20% Maintains daily record of treatment, inclusive of daily dosages and calculations and other necessary treatment records. 5% Performs simulations, acquires treatment parameters, patient contours and dose calculations. 10% Therapists who are scheduled to work 80 hours per pay, may be required to be on-call for weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. 10% Maintains patient schedules for In-Patients and Out-Patients communicates frequently with families and hospital personnel to maintain schedule coordination and accommodate patients as best as possible. 10% Monitors patient Condition and progress on a daily basis. i.e., patient weighs, skin care, reaction, etc. . 5% Assists Radiation Oncologist in performance of Brachytherapy procedures. Oversees and directs clinical activities of Radiation Therapy Technology students. Provides clinical insight to Radiologic Technology students, nursing students, etc. as needed. 5% Participates in Department Clinical QA activities, new patient conference, tumor board and QRM. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time**Minimum Qualifications:**Associate's Degree (Required)AART-ODH - American Registry of Radiologic Technology - American Association of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio**Additional Job Description:**Registered with the ARRT and licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, graduate of approved Radiation Therapy Technology Training Program. BLS Certification**Work Shift:**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**40**Department**Radiation Oncology Offsite