Radiation Therapist - Rad Onc

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in West Virginia is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer radiation therapy, ensure patient safety, and provide necessary education to patients and their families. This part-time position requires current licensure as a Radiation Therapist and Board Certification. Join a team committed to quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided.
• Board Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• State and Federal background checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Administers external radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
• Assures the patient's position and equipment orientation conform to treatment specifications.
• Educates and reassures patients and families regarding treatment and care.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Logic and reasoning skills

Customer service knowledge

Education

Board Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Current licensure as required by West Virginia

Job description

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Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers external radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
• Assures that the patient’s position, the orientation of the treatment equipment and the placement of the treatment beam conform to the specifications of the planned course of treatment, as monitored by daily and weekly chart reviews, and accuracy through the use of image guidance.
• Performs simulations and localization (where available) according to established protocols and produces usable images for the planning and verifying of treatment procedures. Calculates actual monitor units in cases of emergent simulations after normal department hours.
• Prepares and constructs equipment, such as immobilization devices, treatment devices, and protection devices.
• Assists the radiation oncologists, medical dosimetrists, and medical physicists in preparing the physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans by providing information about the patient’s condition and anatomy.
• Educates, prepares and reassures patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing the radiation oncologists’ advice regarding treatment reactions and post‑treatment care.
• Plans and performs procedures for the treatment and imaging of patients, meeting the quality standards of the department as identified through professional literature and department policy.
• Performs daily equipment warm‑up and quality checks as outlined by medical physics. Documents QA as required. Reports any variances to medical physics.
• Determines technical charges based on procedure(s) performed and assigns appropriate CPT code.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings and activities to support process improvement and team building.
• Applies knowledge and technical aspects of the position, maintaining professional and technical competencies as required by the organization and/or the accreditation and licensing bodies.
• May train and mentor students from Radiation Therapy Technology Programs. Provides feedback and assessments as required.
• Schedules patients for simulation and treatment procedures, often coordinating with other department schedules and patient appointments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided (WV: Radiation Therapist through West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board).
• Board Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• State criminal background check and Federal background check as required for regulated areas.

Physical Requirements

• Differentiates various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
• Stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds of weight; carry up to 20 pounds of weight.
• Ability to see details at close range (near vision).

Working Environment

• Large clinical area that requires interaction with physicians, nurses, dosimetrists, physicists, and support staff.
• The presence of computers and computer monitors which are essential for performing job tasks.
• The presence of radiation producing equipment, including linear accelerators, gamma knife, and/or HDR.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches for the department.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
40 hours per week. Non‑Exempt. United States of America.

Address

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Job Classification

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care