Radiation Therapist

HCA Healthcare • Salem, VA

7d

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist administers radiation therapy to patients according to physician orders and under the guidance of a qualified physician. The role uses linear accelerators, a CT scanner, and the Mosaiq RV system. The therapist verifies and documents prescribed doses and treatment parameters, confirms patient identity and treatment site through a timeout procedure, positions and immobilizes patients, and maintains visual and verbal contact during treatment. The position also involves documenting treatment details, reviewing records for errors, obtaining and evaluating imaging, fabricating treatment devices, teaching patients and families, performing CT simulations with minimal supervision, operating Mosaiq, and assisting with an annual special event or screening. This is a PRN opportunity.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy.
• ASRT credentialed or board eligible.
• ASRT Certified RT (T) or board eligible.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy to patients per physician order and under the guidance of a qualified physician.
• Verify and document prescribed treatment dose and confirm treatment fields, field sizes, collimator angles, gantry angles, and other treatment parameters before therapy.
• Perform a timeout before therapy by confirming the patient’s name, date of birth, and treatment site, ensuring the patient points to the actual site including laterality.
• Ensure accurate placement of treatment devices, aids, and MLC.
• Position and immobilize patients to ensure accurate treatment.
• Maintain constant visual and verbal contact with patients during treatment to ensure they remain properly positioned.
• Chart treatment details accurately and neatly in the patient record and check for mathematical or documentation errors.
• Provide appropriate imaging before treatment and ensure imaging accuracy in relation to the patient’s treatment field.
• Fabricate treatment devices as needed, including blocks, cutouts, and bolus.
• Initiate and document appropriate teaching for patients and families.
• Perform CT simulation with minimal supervision.
• Operate Mosaiq accurately.
• Assist with a special event or screening per year.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree