Radiation Therapist Per Diem / Moorestown

Virtua Health; Moorestown Township (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

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Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Virtua Health in Moorestown, New Jersey, is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation treatments and perform CT simulations. You will fabricate positioning devices, perform daily QA, and document in EMR.

The role requires clear patient communication and collaboration with nurses and physicians. Responsibilities include chart review, time‑out procedures, patient scheduling, and maintaining treatment spaces.

Qualifikationen

• Certificate or degree from an Accredited Radiation Oncology Program.
• ARRT accreditation in Radiation Therapy.
• NJ State license in Radiation Therapy.
• CPR certification.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Deliver radiation therapy treatments as prescribed.
• Perform CT simulations and create positioning/immobilization devices.
• Perform Daily QA on Linear Accelerator and CT Simulator.
• Troubleshoot equipment and notify physicist/manager.
• Document in EMR and medical records.
• Explain procedures to patients and address side effects.
• Review charts for prescription changes and setup parameters.
• Schedule patients in EMR.
• Maintain neat, orderly treatment and CT rooms.
• Perform basic dosimetry calculations.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Dosimetry calculations

Ausbildung

Accredited Radiation Oncology Program certificate/degree

Tools

EMR system

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Responsible for the simulation and delivery of radiation therapy treatments to patients, including specialized procedures such as stereotactic radiosurgery.

Position Responsibilities

• Delivers radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Works efficiently throughout the day to maintain department schedules.
• Performs CT Simulations as directed by the Radiation Oncologist; to include fabrication of positioning and immobilization devices, tattooing and simple beam modification devices.
• Performs Daily Quality Assurance on both the Linear Accelerator and CT Simulator.
• Troubleshoots problems on linear accelerator and CT simulator and contacts vendor support as well as informing physicist and manager.
• Appropriately and accurately documents in electronic medical record and written medical record.
• Explains procedures to patients thoroughly and ensures understanding. Attentive to a patient's side effects and acts as liaison between patient, nurse and or physician.
• Reviews each chart for accurate documentation and for changes in prescription, written orders, or patient setup parameters. Perform time‑out procedure before initiating all treatments and or simulations.
• Schedules patients according to department guidelines in EMR.
• Maintains the appearance of the treatment room and CT Simulation room throughout the day by keeping the room neat and orderly.
• Has basic knowledge of billing procedures.
• Performs basic dosimetry calculations.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

1 year experience preferred.

Required Education

Certificate of completion/degree from an Accredited Radiation Oncology Program.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

• ARRT accreditation in Radiation Therapy.
• NJ State license in Radiation Therapy.
• CPR certification.

Salary

$62.00 - $62.00 Hourly

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.