Therapist-Radiation: Cancer Center

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Radiation Therapist to perform procedures according to radiation oncology standards to aid in diagnosis and treatment, and to support patient care.

Responsibilities include selecting the most appropriate technique and positioning, administering treatment plans, documenting per hospital policy, maintaining equipment and rooms, and participating in performance-improvement activities to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• ARRT Therapy certification or eligibility; state licensure as required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of Radiation Oncology principles and uses appropriate technique and positioning.
• Administers the planned procedure/treatment and ensures documentation complies with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and treatment rooms in a neat, safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure standard patient care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT Therapy (T) certification

State licensure as required

BLS certification within 30 days

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

• Recent experience as a Radiation Therapist.

Education

• 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.

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

• 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