Radiation Therapist (FT) - Seacoast Cancer Center

McLeod Health; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus Available!

Job summary

McLeod Health is hiring a Radiation Therapist to administer daily prescribed doses and position patients for treatment with precision at their facility in South Carolina. You will follow radiation protection principles, educate patients and families, and support ongoing professional development within a caring team.

You will join an equal opportunity employer with opportunities to train students and participate in clinical education efforts. A sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Zero to one year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily prescribed doses for radiation therapy treatments.
• Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions and reinforcing physicians’ advice.
• Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self and others and utilize health and safety equipment.
• Fosters an environment of caring, compassion, and respect for all patients and visitors.
• Contributes to the training of radiation therapy students.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and educational offerings.

Education

ARRT Certification

SCRQSA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

• Administer daily prescribed doses for radiation therapy treatments.
• Adhere to standard work.
• Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self and others and utilize appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
• Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians’ advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
• Contributes to the training of radiation therapy students.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in educational offerings.

Sign On Bonus Available!

• Administer daily prescribed doses for radiation therapy treatments.
• Adhere to standard work.
• Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self and others and utilize appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
• Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians’ advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
• Contributes to the training of radiation therapy students.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in educational offerings.

Qualifications

• Zero to one year of related work experience
• ARRT Certification
• SCRQSA Certification
• BLS Certification

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.