Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology Clinic

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nashville is seeking a compassionate and skilled Radiation Therapist for their Radiation Oncology Clinic. This full-time position involves administering radiation therapy, collaborating closely with physicians, and maintaining accurate patient records. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional care while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Long-term & short-term disability

Qualifications

• Licensure/certification in BLS and ARRT or CCI required.
• 2 years of cumulative experience OR relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy to patients.
• Prepare and position patients accurately for treatment.
• Maintain records of therapy sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technological skills

Education

High School diploma equivalency or Associate's degree/Technical degree

Tools

Linear accelerator

Job description

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology Clinic

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• Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday

Details

• Department: Radiation Oncology
• Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday
• Hospital: Saint Thomas West
• Location: Nashville, TN
  
  

The Radiation Oncology Clinic is searching for a compassionate and skilled Radiation Therapist with strong interpersonal and technological skills to support our oncology patients and professional staff. Join us in providing excellent, intentional care at Saint Thomas!

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.

• Prepare and position patients and select anatomic parameters accurately.
• Deliver appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions.
• Maintain and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
  
  

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  
  

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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