Radiation Therapist

TieTalent; Tennessee (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a Radiation Therapist to administer therapy and maintain patient records. We're looking for someone with relevant certification and experience. Benefits include PTO, health insurance, and retirement plans. Join us to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire.
• Cardiographic Tech or Radiologic Technologist credential required.
• High school diploma or 2 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy to patients.
• Maintain detailed records of therapy sessions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Radiation therapy administration

Patient positioning

Equipment maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's degree / Technical degree

High School diploma equivalency with experience

Job description

Overview

Radiation Therapist role at TieTalent. Location: Murfreesboro, TN. Department: Radiation Oncology. Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.
• Prepare and position patients and select anatomic parameters accurately.
• Deliver appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions.
• Maintain and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and other department areas.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community. It is the only faith-based, non-profit health system in Middle Tennessee, offering a comprehensive system of care across hospitals, clinics and specialty facilities. Ascension is a non-profit, faith-based national health system that empowers associates to give back and make a positive impact in the community.

Our Mission, Vision and Values guide everything we do. Ascension careers are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of others.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws.

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