Radiation Therapist (PRN) - Radiation Oncology

Penn State Health; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well program

Generous PTO

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Hampden, PA is seeking a Radiation Therapist (PRN) to deliver prescribed radiation therapy under the supervision of a radiation oncologist. You will review prescriptions and diagnoses, coordinate with physicians and supportive care staff, and prepare immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.

You will maintain complete records and may assist in dosimetry and tumor localization.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification or ability to obtain ARRT certification within three (3) months of hire required
• BLS required prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
• Review prescription and diagnosis to ensure correct treatment.
• Act as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel.
• Prepare equipment such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
• Maintain records, reports, and files.
• May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Skills

ARRT certification

BLS

Job description

Radiation Therapist (PRN) - Radiation Oncology

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• ARRT certification or ability to obtain ARRT certification within three (3) months of hire required
• (BLS) required prior to orientation completion.
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.