Radiation Therapist

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 141,838,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston-Willis Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer treatments and ensure patient safety. The role requires ARRT certification and BLS, with experience preferred. You will verify doses, position patients, and document treatment details in the medical record.

The position offers an hourly wage between $32.95 and $49.42, with benefits and opportunities in a leading Richmond facility within HCA Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program with Certification in Radiation Therapy.
• ARRT certification required or preferred for the role.
• BS degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy treatments to patients.
• Verify prescribed treatment dose before treatment, verify fields to be treated and angles to be used.
• Assure placement of protective devices to shield healthy tissue.
• Place and immobilize patient to ensure accurate treatment and communicate with patient during treatment.
• Observe patient for unusual reaction and report any abnormal conditions.
• Chart treatment details in the patient’s medical record.
• Provide verification films on each patient treated.
• Check treatment records daily and weekly for mathematical or documentation errors.
• Provide appropriate teaching to patients and families.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited radiation therapy program

ARRT certification

BS degree preferred

ARRT board certified

BLS Health Care Provider

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.95 - $49.42 / hour

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Radiation Therapist today with Johnston-Willis Hospital.

Job Summary And Qualifications

• Administer radiation therapy treatments to patients.
• Verify prescribed treatment dose before treatment, verify fields to be treated and angles to be used.
• Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients
• Place and immobilize patient to ensure accurate treatment. Maintain constant visual and intercom contact with the patient during treatment to assure patient remains in the proper position
• Observe patient for unusual reaction and report any abnormal conditions to the radiation oncologist.
• Chart treatment details in the patient’s medical record.
• Provides verification films on each patient treated.
• Check treatment records daily and weekly for mathematical or documentation error.
• Provides appropriate teaching to patients and families.

What qualifications you will need:

EDUCATION

• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology Certification in Radiation Therapy
• Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Preferred: BS degree in related field

LICENSURE:

• Required: ARRT Board certified and participates in professional society
• Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred: Two years clinical experience in similar department

Benefits

Johnston-Willis Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care, and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, we've provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.