Radiation Therapist

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln Cancer Center is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join the Radiation Therapy department. This role involves interpreting, analyzing, and coordinating optimal radiation therapy for each patient, with ongoing surveillance around the treatment process to minimize adverse effects.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree, ARRT-T in Radiation Therapy, IEMA, and BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• ARRT-T (Radiation Therapy) certification within 1 year of hire.
• IEMA certification from Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers proper treatments through regular assessment and verification and documents completely.
• Assesses and responds to patient and family psychosocial needs.
• Assesses patients daily for treatment side effects and responds with interventions.
• Assists with quality improvement plan for Radiation Therapy processes.
• Educates patients and families appropriately for their procedures.
• Ensures measurements and data related to each treatment are verified.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ARRT-T (Radiation Therapy)

IEMA

BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire

Job description

Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapists are responsible and accountable for the radiation therapy process. This process includes, and is not limited to, the interpreting, analyzing, and coordination of optimal radiation therapy for each patient. This individual participates in a medical surveillance prior to starting the position, while performing the position, and upon exiting the position to minimize potential adverse health effects from the hazardous drugs handled in the job.

Department: Radiation Therapy
Hours: PRN *As Needed*
Required: Bachelor's Degree, ARRT-T certificate, IEMA, BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire
Pay: Based on experience, starting at $35.43
Location: Cancer Center

Responsibilities

• Administers proper treatments through regular assessment and verification and documents completely.
• Assesses and responds to patient and family psychosocial needs.
• Assesses patients daily for treatment side effects and responds with interv
• Assists with quality improvement plan for
• Educates patients and families appropriately for their procedures.
• Ensures that all measurements and data are assessed and verified related to each treatment.
• Follows and has knowledge of proper radiation and chemotherapy hazards.
• Handles and disposes of radiation treatment or waste products properly.
• Handles patient phone calls for patient education and/or reassurance needs.
• Maintains a timely patient schedule.
• Maintains composure throughout dealings with unpleasant situations; patients physical disfigurement, necrotic tissue, and terminal patients.
• Maintains quality indicators for radiation equipment.
• Monitors all Radiation equipment daily for proper performance.
• Processes changes for patient care correctly and in a timely manner.
• Work with the Radiation Oncologist and Dosimetrist to ensure the optimal radiation treatment course of treatment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)ARRT - Radiography (R) - (within 1 year of hire) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-T (Radiation Therapy) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• IEMA - Illinois Emergency Management Agency - State of Illinois

Compensation Estimated Compensation Range $35.43 - $54.92 Pay based on experience

When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.