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About the position
LewisGale Medical Center is seeking a Radiation Therapist PRN to join our team. This role involves administering radiation therapy to patients as per physician orders and under the guidance of a qualified physician. The position requires the use of medical devices such as Linear Accelerators, CT scanners, and the Mosaiq RV system. The therapist will be responsible for verifying and documenting prescribed treatment doses, performing timeout procedures, ensuring accurate placement of treatment devices, and maintaining constant contact with patients during treatment. Additionally, the therapist will chart treatment details, provide necessary imaging, and perform device fabrication as needed. The role also includes patient and family education and operating the Mosaiq system accurately.
Responsibilities
- Administer Radiation Therapy to patients per physician order.
- Verify/document prescribed treatment dose before treatment.
- Perform timeout procedure prior to therapy initiation.
- Ensure accurate placement of all treatment devices.
- Place and immobilize patient for accurate treatment.
- Maintain constant visual and verbal contact with the patient during treatment.
- Chart treatment details accurately in the patient record.
- Provide appropriate imaging prior to patient treatment.
- Perform necessary device fabrication including blocks and cutouts.
- Initiate and document appropriate teaching to patient and family.
- Perform CT/simulation with minimal supervision.
- Operate Mosaiq accurately.
Requirements
- 1-2 years' experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy.
- ASRT credentialed or board eligible.
- ASRT Certified RT (T) or board eligible.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits.
- Life and disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Supplemental health protection plans.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
- Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- Family support including adoption assistance.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
- Colleague recognition program.
- Paid time off and family leave.
