Radiation Therapist: Precision Cancer Care & Patient Safety

Henrico, Parham & Retreat Doctors' Hospitals; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Education support

Fertility and family benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Henrico Doctors' Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer radiation therapy treatments and verify prescribed doses and field angles before use. You will position and immobilize patients to ensure accurate treatment and maintain communication with the patient during procedures.

You will observe for unusual reactions and report them to the radiation oncologist. Requirements include ARRT-T Radiation Therapy certification and an Associate Degree, with BCLS within 30 days of start date.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• ARRT-T Radiation Therapy credential.
• Associate Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy treatments to patients.
• Verify prescribed treatment dose before treatment; verify fields and angles.
• Place protective devices to shield healthy tissue.
• Position and immobilize patient to ensure accurate treatment; maintain contact during treatment.
• Observe patient for unusual reactions and report to the radiation oncologist.

Skills

BCLS

ARRT-T Radiation Therapy

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Henrico Doctors' Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer radiation therapy treatments and verify prescribed doses and field angles before use. You will position and immobilize patients to ensure accurate treatment and maintain communication with the patient during procedures.

You will observe for unusual reactions and report them to the radiation oncologist. Requirements include ARRT-T Radiation Therapy certification and an Associate Degree, with BCLS within 30 days of start date.