Radiation Therapist I

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Radiation Therapist at Sentara Brock Cancer Center, in Norfolk Virginia. Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates! Shift: Treatment hours can vary anywhere from 6am -730pm. No call. Overview Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include but are not limited to: • Deliver external beam radiotherapy to include (3D, IMRT, SRS/SBRT) • Deliver brachytherapy treatment • Perform patient simulations; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices • Reviewing patient records for accuracy • Acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel • Maintaining patient records, reports, and files All new graduates will remain Radiation Therapist I for the first 2 years of employment and are required to pass boards within 6 months of hire.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology REQUIRED.
• Completion of an approved certification program prior to 2016 in lieu of Associates degree will also be considered.
• Required to pass boards within 6-months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90-days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience strongly preferred
• Varian and Aria equipment, and Elekta HDR unit experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver external beam radiotherapy to include (3D, IMRT, SRS/SBRT)
• Deliver brachytherapy treatment
• Perform patient simulations; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices
• Reviewing patient records for accuracy
• Acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel
• Maintaining patient records, reports, and files

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees