Reg Radiation Therapist

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Paid time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Mentorship and internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth HealthCare is seeking a Radiation Therapist to support the Edgewood Cancer Center Radiation Oncology team. You will accurately set up and deliver treatments per oncologist prescriptions, ensuring patient safety and precise documentation of each treatment in the chart.

Requirements include active licensure or registry eligibility in radiation therapy and state licensure. The role is on site, 40 hours per week, with opportunities for mentorship and internal mobility within the Cancer

Qualifications

• Registered radiation therapist or registry eligible.
• Licensed to practice in the state where work is performed.

Responsibilities

• Accurate physical set-up and delivery of radiation treatment to patients according to the oncologist’s prescription in a safe and timely manner.
• Accurate documentation of treatment records in the patient’s radiation chart and charges.
• Image portals entered and entries updated; transfer films and register new patients in the system.
• Knowledgeable and proficient use of Linear Accelerator to ensure patient safety and machine quality.

Education

Registered radiation therapist or registry eligible

Licensed to practice in the state

Job description

Job Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Radiation Oncology Manager, treats patients with radiation in accordance with the physician’s prescription.

Respect and Empathy

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

• Accurate physical set-up and delivery of radiation treatment to patients according to the oncologist’s prescription in a safe and timely manner: properly identifying patient prior to treatment, observes patient during treatment, and notifies appropriate personnel of any changes in patient condition.
• Accurate documentation of treatment record in patient’s radiation chart and records appropriate charges.
• Images portals in accordance with policy on all patients; makes successful adjustments to patients’ ports as requested. Also transfers films, associate films and registers new patients in software system.
• Knowledgeable and proficient use of Linear Accelerator to ensure patient safety and machine quality. Reports any malfunctions promptly.
• Participates in weekly Technical/Chart rounds, carries out tasks timely and accurately and performs other tasks as required.
• Performs accurate CT/Sims, correctly formulates beam blocking and molds. Practices safety and cleanliness in the mold room.
• Open the department; warm up and perform quality checks on the linear accelerators. Rooms are orderly and linen stocked daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• Registered radiation therapist or registry eligible.
• Licensed to practice in the state where work is being performed

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Details

• Ref Number: JR312696
• Job Category: Allied Health
• Job Type: Radiation Oncology
• Department: Edgewood Cancer Center Radiation Oncology
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Hours: 40 hours