Radiation Therapist

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist to join their innovative team. This role involves collaborating with clinical physicists and dosimetrists to deliver safe and accurate radiation treatments. As part of a supportive environment, you will engage in patient care, operate advanced treatment machines, and contribute to a mission of improving lives through medical excellence. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to work in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Tuition assistance

Health and well-being programs

Qualifications

• Radiation Therapy Certification from an approved program is required.
• Experience with treatment equipment and software is essential.
• Ability to operate treatment machines and simulators for safe treatments.

Responsibilities

• Explains radiation procedures and provides emotional support to patients.
• Operates machinery safely and maintains equipment.
• Schedules treatments effectively and transports patients safely.

Skills

Radiation Therapy Certification

Patient Care

Problem Solving

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Aria

IX

Halcyon

TruBeam

PET CT

MRI

Epic

Outlook

MedView

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Entity: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Department: Radiation Onc Perelm Proton

Location: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine-3400 Civic Center Blvd

Hours: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Radiation Manager Supervisor or Therapy Lead, the Radiation Therapist works with the clinical physicists, dosimetrists, and other therapists as part of a treatment team. Staff therapists are proficient in many departmental functions, primarily the accurate and safe delivery of daily radiation treatments. Proficiency is achieved through rotations on all treatment units and exposure to CT simulation.

Accountabilities:

Patient Care and Education: Explains radiation procedures thoroughly to patients, reinforces physician’s directives, verifies patient information, transfers patients safely, provides emotional support, and reports any concerns or changes in patient condition to appropriate staff.

Procedure Preparation/Patient Preparation: Prepares treatment rooms and equipment, ensures supplies are stocked, and reports low supply levels.

Procedure Execution: Reviews and signs forms, assists with patient undressing, attaches devices, positions patients, checks charts, performs simulation procedures, monitors dosimetry, and administers IV contrast as prescribed.

Machine and Equipment Operations: Operates machinery safely, maintains equipment, manages treatment fields, evaluates equipment during operation, and ensures safety standards are met. Documents treatments accurately and takes setup photographs when applicable.

Work Organization and Coordination: Schedules treatments effectively, maintains workflow, and transports patients safely.

Problem Solving: Recognizes and reports problems, takes corrective actions, and suggests solutions.

Information Exchange: Communicates clearly, listens carefully, and maintains confidentiality.

Independence/Tenacity: Works independently, keeps supervisors informed, seeks advice when needed, explores solutions, and pursues goals persistently.

Performs duties according to Penn Medicine values, policies, and procedures, and supports the department and organization as needed.

Education/Experience:

• Radiation Therapy Certification from an approved program (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
• Ability to operate treatment machines and simulators for safe and accurate treatments
• Experience with treatment equipment and software such as Aria, IX, Halcyon, TruBeam, Protons, portal imaging, OBI, gating (Required)
• Familiarity with CT Simulation, PET CT & MRI (Preferred)
• Computer literacy with systems like Epic, Outlook, MedView, and competent operation of Aria (Preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs support health and well-being, including a comprehensive compensation package and tuition assistance. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission, making advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other protected status under applicable law.