Radiation Therapist - Full Time

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation per physician prescriptions, ensuring patient safety and accurate delivery.

Responsibilities include machine calibration, verification of equipment status, and prompt communication of any malfunctions. The role emphasizes adherence to ARRT standards and state requirements, with emphasis on patient identification and adherence to hospital values.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with 24-month radiological technology training and 12-month radiation therapy training.
• Alternative: High school graduate with 24-month radiation therapy technology training.

Responsibilities

• Administers accurate ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Performs morning warm up/calibration on treatment machines.
• Verifies machines are in proper working order and documents readings.
• Notifies physicist/engineers of machine malfunctions and keeps colleagues informed.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Patient safety

Identifying patients

Education

Radiology technology (24 months) + radiation therapy (12 months)

Radiation therapy technology (24 months)

Job description

Job Details

Administers accurate ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. May or may not be called upon to perform the duties of CT/Simulation Technologist.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Correctly identifies the patient using two identifiers. In house patients’ wristbands are used as an identifier. Other identifiers are name, DOB, driver’s license, and a patient photo.
• Delivers approved and accurate radiation treatment prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Checks for signed treatment consent by the patient or patient’s representative and the attending physician.
• Performs morning warm up (calibration) on treatment machines.
• Verifies radiation treatment machine to be in working order (within machine tolerance levels). Documents the morning readings.
• Informs physicist and engineers of machine malfunctions.
• Has full knowledge of radiation equipment, malfunctions and erratic machine operation.
• Notifies physicist and/or engineer immediately when situation occurs.
• Interacts with co workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate who has completed a 24 month course in radiological technology as well as a 12 month course in radiation therapy

OR

• High school graduate who has satisfactorily completed a 24 month course in radiation therapy technology.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:

• It is mandatory that all therapists be certified and yearly registered in radiation therapy technology by the ARRT (T) or a holder of a current license as required by the state.
• Board eligible therapists must obtain ARRT board certification
• CPR Required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Entry level with subsequent promotion to Senior Radiation Therapist after a minimum of three years of experience as a staff Radiation Therapist.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow’s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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