Radiation Therapist

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Radiation Therapy Centers of Kentuckiana is hiring a full-time Radiation Therapist to join a collaborative oncology team in Louisville, KY. The role requires accurate delivery of prescribed radiation doses and precise patient setup under supervision of a radiation oncologist.

Essential credentials include ARRT certification and an active state license. Depending on experience, roles range from RTT I to Senior RTT, with opportunities to mentor new therapists and contribute to patient care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• ARRT certification required and state license must be active.
• Experience level depends on title (I/II/Senior RTT).

Responsibilities

• Delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under physician direction.
• Enters treatment parameters into the EMR accurately.
• Participates in instruction of new therapists and students.
• Keeps appointment schedules and billing information accurate.
• Cuts blocks and creates custom molds as needed.
• Interprets computerized treatment plans.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Clinical instruction

Education

ARRT certification

State license radiation therapy

Job description

Overview

Make an Impact. Grow Your Career. Change Lives.

Radiotherapy Centers of Kentuckiana is hiring a Full-Time Radiation Therapist!

If you're passionate about patient care and looking to join a respected oncology organization, we'd love to meet you. As a Radiation Therapist, you'll play a critical role in delivering life-changing cancer treatment while working with an experienced and collaborative team.

Full Benefit package

Advanced Cancer Care Environment

Meaningful Work with Purpose

Applicants will be hired into the appropriate title based on their credentials and years of experience applicable

SCOPE: Under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record.
• Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
• Accurately makes custom molds.
• Accurately completes simple mu calculations.
• Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.
• Radition Therapist I: requires 0-3 years of experience
• Radiation Therapist II : requires 3-5 years of experience actively practicing as an RTT.
• Senior Radiation Therapist : requires 5+ years of experience actively practicing as an RTT.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients.

Applicants will be hired into the appropriate title based on their credentials and years of experience applicable