Radiation Therapist

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Radiation Therapist administers prescribed therapeutic doses of radiation using ionizing-radiation-producing equipment, delivering each patient’s planned course of radiotherapy safely and accurately. The role involves demonstrating the use of linear accelerators (Linacs) and a CT simulator, performing patient treatments, maintaining treatment equipment and records, and monitoring the treatment area. The therapist also provides patient education, schedules treatments, supports excellent customer relations, and accurately documents procedures and captures charges. The position requires on-call availability, including weekends and holidays, and flexibility to work beyond standard hours to meet staffing needs.

Baptist Health outpatient oncology provides medical oncology, infusion therapy, radiation oncology, genetic counseling, nutritional counseling, palliative care, psychological support, and other support services. Its oncology team develops personalized treatment plans and provides patients and caregivers with ongoing support and education from diagnosis through recovery.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• New graduates may be hired, with the understanding that they must pass boards within three months of hire.
• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy.
• State Radiation Operator Certification.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Radiation Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic doses of radiation as prescribed by the physician.
• Accurately and safely deliver planned courses of radiotherapy.
• Demonstrate the use of Linacs and the CT simulator and perform patient treatments.
• Maintain treatment equipment and records and monitor the treatment area.
• Provide patient education, schedule treatments, and deliver excellent customer relations.
• Document procedures correctly and capture charges.
• Be available for on-call coverage, including weekends and holidays, and work flexible hours to meet staffing needs.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified individuals.
• Tuition assistance up to $6,000 annually.
• Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Five days of paid time off available upon hire.
• Bereavement leave, including for pets.
• PTO sell-back program.
• Compassionate leave-sharing program (PTO donation).
• Employee Support Fund for employees needing emergency financial support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree