Radiation Therapist - part-time (Culpeper)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Radiation Therapist responsible for administering radiation therapy and ensuring safety. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited program and acquire required certifications within six months. This position allows for engagement in patient care and educational activities.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Licensure: ARRT certification within 6 months of hire.
• AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates treatment aids and performs simulation procedures.
• Performs radiation treatment delivery and quality checks.
• Instructs students and ensures patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Job description

Participates in a variety of patient care and non-patient care duties involved in the planning and administration of radiation therapy to patients.

• Fabricates treatment aids and immobilization devices and performs simulation/AcQsim procedures.
• Collects analyzes and interprets data and performs quality checks.
• Performs radiation treatment delivery.
• Instructs students.
• Ensures patient and employee safety and communicates effectively.
• Participates in educational activities and staff meetings and ensures certification.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

Position Compensation Range: $37.47 - $59.95 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.

Experience: No experience required.

Licensure: American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) certification within 6 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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