Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology

Summit Medical Group P.A.; Saddlebrook (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our physician-led network. You will verify consent, prepare patients for simulation and treatment, and work with a team to plan and deliver precise radiation therapy using imaging and planning tools.

Minimum 5 years in the field with a JRCERT-accredited program and ARRT certification. Travel to satellite offices may be required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Radiation Therapy.
• Graduation from a JRCERT-accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent.
• Maintain ARRT certification/registration in Radiation Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient consent is documented.
• Prepare and position patients for simulation and treatment.
• Create and manage simulation and verification images.
• Document procedural timeouts.
• Prepare patient equipment for radiation delivery.
• Plan and deliver treatment as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Maintain accurate treatment records.

Skills

Radiation therapy

ALARA

Patient safety

Education

JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy program

ARRT certification/registration

Job description

About Our Company

We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

Clinical Duties

• Verify patient consent is documented
• Prepare and position patients for simulation and treatment
• Create and manage simulation and verification images
• Document procedural timeout
• Prepare the patient equipment for the delivery of the radiation
• Plan and deliver the treatment as directed and prescribed by the radiation oncologist
• Keep accurate records of the treatment of each patient
• Observe radiation safety and protection procedures
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
• Monitors the patient visually and aurally during treatment
• Involvement with treatment planning, which includes the exact location of the tumor and optimal technique for treatment
• Achieves precision patient alignment using imaging and external markings
• Assist in the computer planning of the specific treatment plan
• Collaborates with radiation oncologists, medical physicists and medical dosimetrists to compensate for treatment inaccuracies; and reports deviations from the standard or planned treatment

General Job Functions

Participate actively in both the quality assurance required by law and/or accreditation institutions, and in clinical quality improvement initiatives. Work with IT Aria administrator to ensure automated billing system is optimized and assist in audits.

Physical Job Requirements

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements

Minimum of 5 years' experience in the field. Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent. Maintain certification and registration in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Travel Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Pay Range

$42.12 - $52.69 Hourly

About Our Commitment

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.