Radiation Therapist

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist to deliver daily treatments to oncology patients under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist. This role requires a JRCERT-approved program graduate and active Florida licensure with ARRT certification.

You will also serve as a liaison between patients and their families and the Radiation Oncologist, handling adverse reactions, and you may supervise student radiographers as part of the team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCERT-approved program in radiation therapy.
• Active Florida Dept of Health certification as Radiation Therapy Technologist and ARRT certification.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily radiation treatments to oncology patients as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Act as liaison between patients, families, and the Radiation Oncologist when adverse reactions occur.
• Supervise Student Radiographers as applicable.

Education

Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology approved program in radiation therapy

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Under the direction of the Chief Therapist/Rad Oncology simulate and deliver daily radiation treatments to oncology patients as directed by the Radiation Oncologist; act as liaison between patients and their families and the Radiation Oncologist when adverse reactions or disease progression occurs

Reports:

Chief Therapist/Rad Oncology

Supervises:

Student Radiographers

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology approved program in radiation therapy.

Required Experience:

None

Required Certification/License/Registry:

State of Florida Department of Health certification as a Radiation Therapy Technologist. Must possess and maintain active certification as a Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.