Therapist-Radiation: Cancer Center

Baptist Memorial Health; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health seeks a Radiation Therapist to perform procedures in accordance with radiation oncology practice standards, aiding in diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role requires precise technique, strict safety and meticulous documentation to support patient care.

Candidates should have ARRT Therapy registration (or be a new graduate awaiting results) with proof due within 60 days, and must hold a state license if required. BLS certification within 30 days of hire is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• ARRT Therapy registry with current status or waiting for registry; proof required within 60 days of graduation.
• State license as required by state.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of Radiation Oncology principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal results.
• Administers the specified procedure/treatment plan.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure patient care meets established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT Therapy registration

State license if required

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

New graduate awaiting registry

Job description

Job Summary

Performs procedures/treatments according to radiation oncology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiation Oncology principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Administers appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Recent experience as a Radiation Therapist.

Education

Minimum Required

• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT with current registry in Therapy (ARRT)(T) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry. Proof of registry (by primary source) must be available within 60 calendar days of graduation. Must also possess State License if required by state. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• ARRT(R);BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED

Preferred/Desired