Radiation Therapist / RT Oncology
About The Position
Join the team as a full-time, day-shift Satellite Oncology Radiation Therapist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Radiation Therapist provides cancer treatment using ionizing radiation according to the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. The role also performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and quality-control procedures and follows policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds. Its services include around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services. The organization describes a people-first culture with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness and financial resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and advanced technology.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) radiologic program or equivalent.
- Knowledge of a variety of software application programs.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety procedures.
- Three years of full-time experience in a Varian clinic environment with VisionRT surface guidance (tattoo-less).
- Experience with CT simulation using the current Philips Brilliance system.
- Experience with Varian Edge, including multi-isocenter setups and Hyperarc SRS.
- Experience with Epic Electronic Health Record software.
- New Mexico Radiation Therapy license.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of full-time experience in a Varian clinic environment with VisionRT surface guidance (tattoo-less) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide healthcare services using ionizing radiation to administer cancer treatment in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription and instructions.
- Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and quality-control procedures.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 may be available.
- Relocation assistance may be available if applicable.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Tuition assistance.
- Resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- Paid time off.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Supportive and inclusive culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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