Radiation Therapist - Cancer Center, 32 hrs/wk

MaineGeneral Health; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist to join their team at a leading cancer care center. This role involves providing crucial radiation therapy and imaging services, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout treatment. The ideal candidate will be licensed and certified, with strong communication skills to educate patients about their procedures. With a focus on employee wellness, the organization offers a supportive environment and a range of benefits to enhance work-life balance. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Matching Contributions

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Generous Leave Policy

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• Possess Maine State Radiologic Technologist license and ARRT certifications.
• Experience in radiation therapy and patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy and monitor patient conditions.
• Educate patients on procedures and ensure understanding.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Computed Tomography Imaging

Patient Education

BLS Certification

Education

Maine State Radiologic Technologist License

ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy

ARRT Certification in Computed Tomography

Tools

Linear Accelerator

Job description

Radiation Therapist - Cancer Center, 32 hrs/wk

Apply locations Augusta, ME

time type Part time

posted on Posted Yesterday

job requisition id R13904

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a 32 hrs/wk Radiation Therapy Tech to join our team at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care. The Radiation Therapist provides computed tomography imaging and administers radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Maine State Radiologic Technologist license required.
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in radiation therapy (T) and computed tomography (CT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider preferred.

Job Description:

Reviews patient history, physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

Determines patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist. Delivers therapy according to treatment plan. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

Prepares equipment and supplies, including linear accelerator. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Scheduled Work Shift:

Job Exempt:

No

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
• A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability

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