Radiation Therapist, Acute Hospital

Lifepoint Health®; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Career Growth Assistance

Employee Wellness Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is looking for a dedicated Radiation Technician at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC. In this full-time position, you will provide radiation treatments under the supervision of the Radiation Therapy Manager and assist in making communities healthier.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy, relevant certifications, and be proficient with key radiation therapy technologies like ARIA and TrueBeam. The role offers competitive benefits including health coverage, financial protection, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Technical experience in radiation therapy practices.
• Flexibility with scheduling and extended hours.
• Knowledge of health care informatics.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Collaborate with the Radiation Oncology team.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety principles.

Skills

Proficiency with ARIA

TrueBeam

Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT)

Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent

Radiation Therapy Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center

Position: Radiation Technician, Acute Hospital

Schedule: Typically, 8am-4pm, Monday - Friday: Flex schedule 30-40 hours weekly

Shift: Full Time Days

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Radiation Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a dynamic Radiation Technician who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Radiation Therapy Manager and according to established policies and procedures, a Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the physician according to established standards and practices. Work is of a confidential nature. Performs other work of the department as required.

Essential Functions

• Required technical experience includes proficiency with ARIA, TrueBeam, Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT), and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS).
• The candidate must also be flexible with scheduling and willing to work adjusted or extended hours as needed.
• Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources, devices and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data. Tools include computers as well as clinical guidelines, current medical terminology, information and communication systems.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, and the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.
• Has high level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Works independently, but in collaboration with the Radiation Oncology team.
• Has working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as well as current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies.

Education/Certification

• Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent required Diploma/Certification in Radiation
• Radiation Therapy Certification required
• BLS Certification

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.