Radiation Therapist - Per Diem

Tower Health; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Radiation Therapy Technician to administer radiation treatments according to the prescribed plan, obtain planning images, and assess patient condition before and during treatment. The role includes ongoing patient education throughout the course of simulation and treatment, supporting a patient-centered care approach in a busy clinical setting.

Qualified candidates will have ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy, a post-high school diploma program, and prior

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Education includes a post-high school diploma program.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation treatments according to the treatment prescription authorized by the radiation oncologist.
• Obtains images used to plan and target the radiation.
• Assesses patient condition prior to simulation/treatment administration.
• Provides patient education on an ongoing basis throughout the course of simulation/treatment.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Job description

Job Summary

• Administers radiation treatments according to the treatment prescription authorized by the radiation oncologist
• Obtains images used to plan and target the radiation
• Assesses patient condition prior to simulation/treatment administration
• Provides patient education on an ongoing basis throughout the course of simulation/treatment

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Post High School Diploma Program

Experience

• Prior working experience as a Radiation Therapy Technician

Certification and Licensure

• ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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