Radiation Therapist
About The Position
Sentara is hiring an experienced Radiation Therapist at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The role provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist, following established practices and standards. Treatments include external beam radiotherapy (3D, IMRT, and SRS/SBRT) and brachytherapy. The therapist may also perform patient simulations, prepare immobilization, treatment, and protection equipment, review patient records for accuracy, liaise with physicians and supportive care personnel, and maintain patient records, reports, and files. Candidates must have at least three years of radiation therapy experience and meet four of the listed advancement criteria, with associated competencies passed, to move from Radiation Therapist I. An approved certification program completed before 2016 may be considered in lieu of an associate degree. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. It is home to the region’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit, as well as specialized services including oncology and advanced imaging. Sentara describes its workforce as close to 30,000 members and identifies diversity, inclusion, and belonging as guiding principles. The organization is committed to improving health every day and maintains a tobacco-free environment.
Requirements
- At least three years of radiation therapy experience.
- Associate degree in Radiologic Technology required; completion of an approved certification program before 2016 may be considered in lieu of the associate degree.
- ARRT certification required.
- Must meet four of the listed criteria and pass the associated competencies to move from Radiation Therapist I.
- Listed criteria include Pediatric Center age-based EBRT/simulation competencies; Clinical Coordinator-RTT Student preceptor/clinical coordinator competency; general SRS/SBRT competencies; general simulation and IV start competencies; general EBRT treatment competency; advanced imaging competencies; general brachytherapy competency; or proof of a second licensure in CT, MRI, or R.
Responsibilities
- Provide radiation therapy as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist according to established practices and standards.
- Deliver external beam radiotherapy, including 3D, IMRT, and SRS/SBRT.
- Deliver brachytherapy treatment.
- Perform patient simulations and prepare equipment, including immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
- Review patient records for accuracy.
- Act as a liaison with physicians and supportive care personnel.
- Maintain patient records, reports, and files.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
