Schuylkill-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Allentown, PA
5,001-10,000 employees

Lehigh Valley Health Network – Proudly Part of Jefferson Health is seeking highly motivated professional Radiation Therapist(s) to join the Radiation Oncology Department across the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton area, with multiple openings! Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute’s radiation therapy program is nationally recognized for maintaining the highest safety and care standards. The department consists of 3 Varian True Beams and a Varian Edge, an HDR unit, Gamma Knife Icon and a GE CT simulator. Aria is used as the Record and Verify system in combination with Epic. The Patient population is of all ages at this location. A wide variety of patients are treated using IMRT, SRT, SBRT, Breath Hold, Vision RT and Gating. Treatments also include non-cancerous conditions, and our program has recently expanded to treating Osteo Arthritis patients. With the Jefferson Health Merger the tuition assistance program has enhanced benefits and new opportunities, aligns benefits across our organization, helps you to take advantage of special colleague discounts at Thomas Jefferson University and supports your professional development. About the job: Administers radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Travels between LVHN/LVPG Radiation Oncology sites as necessary. Trains and mentors new radiation therapists and students in addition to the duties of the radiation therapist.

  • Delivers a prescribed course of radiation therapy to patients and provides continuous monitoring during treatment.
  • Schedules daily treatment appointments, answers patient questions, and explains the procedures being performed.
  • Serves as a liaison between patient and other members of their care team and reinforces recommendations given to the patient concerning reaction to treatment and care of irradiation area, prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects.
  • Observes patient for any unusual reactions or events.
  • Monitors radiation equipment inventory and follows all safety regulations regarding radiation exposure.
  • Participates in CT Simulation procedures and/or other treatments/procedures.
  • Participates in on-call, if applicable.
  • Keeps current regarding developments, trends and techniques in radiation therapy and equipment.
  • Mentors and teaches students and new employees.
  • Trains and supports other radiation therapists in current or new department equipment/procedures, as necessary.
  • Associate’s Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent or Technical School Diploma Accredited Radiation Therapy Program
  • 2 years Radiation Therapist, ARRT Board Certified
  • Analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
  • Ability To keep confidential information regarding patients, and team members.
  • Ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, record treatment data in patients' records, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay patients' needs to appropriate personnel.
  • Knowledge and experience with electronic health records.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days
  • T - Radiation Therapy ARRT - State of Pennsylvania
  • RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • Bachelor’s Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent
  • With the Jefferson Health Merger the tuition assistance program has enhanced benefits and new opportunities, aligns benefits across our organization, helps you to take advantage of special colleague discounts at Thomas Jefferson University and supports your professional development.
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