Radiation Therapist RT(T) - Brachy

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and ranked among the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

The Radiation Oncology Department uses advanced technology and a full brachytherapy and radiopharmaceutical suite, supporting training programs. The role of Senior Brachytherapy Radiation Therapist includes patient treatments with ionizing radiation under the Radiation Oncologist, with no weekend shifts and a 40-hour work

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• Board Certified by the ARRT (RT(T)).
• RT(T) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and chart prior to start of procedure.
• Delivers accurate and consistent HDR treatments to patients.
• Completes treatment process and coordinates patient scheduling.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy

High School Diploma or GED

RT(T) Certification

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a

the Center for Advanced Medicine – CAM (4921 Parkview Pl., St. Louis, MO) - Barnes-Jewish

• Day Shift Hours: Mon-Fri (6:15am-4:45pm)
• Full-Time (40 hours per week)
• Prepares patients, chart prior to start of procedure, delivers treatments to patients, completes treatment process, coordinates patient scheduling, prepares supplies to assists physicians with procedures, administers radiopharmaceutical treatments, and provides patient education
• Opportunity to cross-train or pick up shifts for other teams within the Radiation Oncology system
• Advanced treatment techniques utilizing the latest technology in the radiation therapy field
• Imaging - Radiation Therapy & Dosimetry
• Clinic
• Administers HDR treatments

Additional Information About The Role

Full-Time Senior Brachy Certified Radiation Therapist for the Center for Advanced Medicine – CAM (4921 Parkview Pl., St. Louis, MO) - Barnes-Jewish
Brachytherapy experience not required – We will train!!!

Position Details

• Day Shift Hours: Mon-Fri (6:15am-4:45pm)
• NO Weekends
• Full-Time (40 hours per week)
• Prepares patients, chart prior to start of procedure, delivers treatments to patients, completes treatment process, coordinates patient scheduling, prepares supplies to assists physicians with procedures, administers radiopharmaceutical treatments, and provides patient education
• Opportunity to cross-train or pick up shifts for other teams within the Radiation Oncology system
• Advanced treatment techniques utilizing the latest technology in the radiation therapy field
• Imaging - Radiation Therapy & Dosimetry
• Clinic
• Administers HDR treatments

Requirements

• Completed an accredited Radiation Therapy program
• Board Certified by the ARRT
• RT(T)

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Radiation Oncology Department utilizes a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic equipment, including 9 vaults; a full brachytherapy and radiopharmaceutical suite; a Gamma Knife center; two independent proton treatment machines; two CT simulators and a dedicated MR unit. The department supports radiation therapy training programs and a medical dosimetry program via affiliations with local universities.

Role Purpose

Performs patient treatments utilizing ionizing radiation under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and chart prior to start of procedure.
• Delivers accurate and consistent treatments to patients.
• Completes treatment process and coordinates patient scheduling.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Radiation Therapy

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• R.T.(T)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Radiation Therapy

Benefits And Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance
• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

Equal Opportunity Employer