Radiation Therapist II - Float

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring an experienced Radiation Therapist II at Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk Virginia. Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates. This position will provide support to our Hampton Roads Hospitals to include: Norfolk General Virginia Beach General Obici Careplex Brock Cancer Center Princess Anne Albemarle 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 Minimum of 3 years of experience and must meet 4 of the following criteria and have passed associated competencies to move from Radiation Therapist I: Criteria: Competencies/Requirement Pediatric Center: Age based competencies EBRT/Sim Clinical Coordinator-RTT Students: Preceptor/clinical coord Comp SRS/SBRT: General SRS/SBRT Comps Simulation Tech: General Sim Comp, IV Start Comp Treatment Competencies: General EBRT Comp Advanced Imaging: Identify/Vision RT/iCBCT/Gated CBCT/4D CBCT Brachy Therapist: General Brachy Comp Second Licensure (CT, MRI, R): Proof of second licensure Completion of an approved certification program prior to 2016 in lieu of Associates degree will also be considered. Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day! Sentara Norfolk General Hospital , located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience and must meet 4 of the following criteria and have passed associated competencies to move from Radiation Therapist I: Criteria: Competencies/Requirement Pediatric Center: Age based competencies EBRT/Sim Clinical Coordinator-RTT Students: Preceptor/clinical coord Comp SRS/SBRT: General SRS/SBRT Comps Simulation Tech: General Sim Comp, IV Start Comp Treatment Competencies: General EBRT Comp Advanced Imaging: Identify/Vision RT/iCBCT/Gated CBCT/4D CBCT Brachy Therapist: General Brachy Comp Second Licensure (CT, MRI, R): Proof of second licensure
Completion of an approved certification program prior to 2016 in lieu of Associates degree will also be considered.
Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology REQUIRED
ARRT Certification REQUIRED
3 years Radiation Therapy experience REQUIRED

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 may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met