Radiation Therapist - Oncology

Ascension; Kokomo, Sycamore (IN, WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a leading non-profit health system that has been providing exceptional care for over 148 years. This role focuses on administering radiation therapy and ensuring patient safety while maintaining high standards of care. You will collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver effective treatment plans. The organization values community impact and offers a supportive work environment with various benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy is required.
• BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy to patients as prescribed.
• Maintain detailed records of therapy sessions and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Radiation Therapy Administration

Patient Positioning

Equipment Maintenance

Regulatory Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree/Technical Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Radiation Oncology
• Schedule: PRN (as needed) Days
• Hospital: Ascension St.Vincent Kokomo
• Location: Kokomo, Indiana

What You Will Do

Administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.

• Prepare and position patients and select anatomic parameters accurately.
• Deliver appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions.
• Maintain and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality,correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.