Radiation Therapist Level 1 - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver ionizing radiation in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription and the simulation instructions. The role requires graduation from an approved Radiation Therapy Program and a state license.

Candidates with a GED or high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience with Varian equipment (TrueBeam/ARIA) are preferred. Join a team dedicated to patient care and advancing cancer treatment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent programs.
• Graduate from an approved Radiation Therapy Program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ionizing radiation per Radiation Oncologist prescription and simulation instructions.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate from an approved Radiation Therapy Program

Tools

Varian equipment

TrueBeam

ARIA

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the delivery of ionizing radiation to treat patients in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists prescription and Simulation Instructions.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Graduate from an approved Radiation Therapy Program.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience with Varian equipment / Truebeam / ARIA.
• True Beam and CT anatomy.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Radiation Therapy License.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification - ARRT (T).