Radiation Therapist

The US Oncology Network; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking an entry-level Radiation Therapist to administer radiation treatments under the supervision of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist. You will enter treatment parameters into the EMR and assist in immobilization and planning as needed.

Requires graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program and ARRT certification; state license required. Travel may be required (about 70% of the workweek).

Qualifications

• Entry-level RTT position with 0–3 years experience.
• ARRT certification required.
• Must hold a valid state license for radiation therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and record radiation therapy treatments under supervision.
• Enter treatment parameters into the electronic medical record.
• Assist in blocking, molds, and simple calculations as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Support clinical instruction of new hires and students.
• Ensure accurate billing information for appointments.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure treatment accuracy.
• Adhere to compliance standards and company policies.

Skills

0-3 years experience

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy Tech Program

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Maryland Oncology Hematology! We’re looking for passionate and talented professionals to join our team in providing exceptional cancer care. If you’re dedicated to making a difference for patients, physicians, and colleagues, we want to hear from you! With 15+ locations across Maryland and DC, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.

The general pay scale for this position at MOH is $32.38- $49.81 per hour

The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

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.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program. Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience actively practicing as an RTT. ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.

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. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.