Reg Radiation Therapist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement through mentorship

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Registered Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Oncology team. Under the Radiation Oncology Manager, you will treat patients with radiation per physician prescriptions and uphold compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities include safe delivery with a Linear Accelerator, accurate charting and billing, CT/Sims planning, and active participation in weekly rounds. A state license and registry eligibility are required to join our dedicated care community.

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.
• Accurate documentation of treatment records in patient’s radiation chart and records appropriate charges.
• Images portals in accordance with policy; transfer films and register new patients in software system.
• Knowledgeable use of Linear Accelerator and report any malfunctions promptly.
• Participates in weekly Technical/Chart rounds and carries out tasks timely.
• Performs accurate CT/Sims and correctly formulates beam blocking and molds.

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

28

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• 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.

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

Specialized Knowledge:

Kind and Length of Experience:

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you’re looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you’ll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.