Radiation Therapist IV, Oncology Acute

US Lawns; Hilo, Northern (HI, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Employee assistance program

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

East Hawaii Health Systems Corporation’s East Hawaii Region seeks an Imaging Specialist IV (Radiation Therapist) to independently perform radiation therapy treatments, simulations, and related procedures per physician orders and established protocols at Hilo Benioff Medical Center.

The role collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to provide safe, accurate oncology care across the lifespan, with scheduling that may include weekends and holidays to support 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a JRCERT-approved program.
• 1.5 years imaging technologist/specialist experience.
• 1 year radiaton oncology experience performing clinical procedures.
• ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (T).
• Hawaii Radiologic Technologist license as Radiation Therapist.
• BLS certification within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiation therapy treatments and simulations per physician prescriptions and treatment plans.
• Monitor patients during treatment and report adverse reactions to the care team.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, side effects, safety, and care needs.
• Maintain accurate treatment records, QA data, and department statistics.
• Operate and QC radiation therapy equipment; report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Support department operations through patient flow, inventory, cross-training, continuing education, and safety/compliance.

Skills

ARRT Radiation Therapy (T)

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelors degree (JRCERT-approved)

Job description

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

The East Hawaii Health Cancer Center provides radiation and medical oncology services to patients across Hawaii Island. We are seeking an Imaging Specialist IV (Radiation Therapist) to independently perform radiation therapy treatments, simulations, treatment planning, and related procedures in accordance with physician orders and established protocols. This position works closely with physicians and the healthcare team to provide safe, accurate, and compassionate care to oncology patients across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform radiation therapy treatments and simulations accurately and reproducibly in accordance with physician prescriptions, treatment plans, and established protocols.
• Monitor patients during treatment, identify adverse reactions or changes in condition, and communicate relevant findings to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment procedures, expected side effects, safety precautions, and care needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely treatment records, patient documentation, quality assurance records, treatment data, and required department statistics.
• Operate, maintain, and perform quality control of radiation therapy equipment; report malfunctions, safety concerns, and repair needs as appropriate.
• Support efficient department operations through patient flow coordination, inventory management, cross-training, continuing education, and compliance with safety, infection control, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an approved program recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• One and one-half (1½) years of progressively responsible imaging technologist/specialist experience demonstrating knowledge of imaging procedures and techniques.
• One (1) year of radiation oncology experience demonstrating the ability to perform clinical radiation oncology procedures using standard or modified radiation oncology techniques.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiation Therapy (T).
• Current State of Hawaii Radiologic Technologist license as a Radiation Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of employment.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed byHHSC’s East Hawaii Region)are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are notan employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, youwill receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.