Radiation Therapy Technologist - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Cancer Specialists LLC•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cancer Specialists of North Florida (CSNF), Jacksonville’s largest physician-owned private practice oncology group, is recruiting a Radiation Therapy Technologist for its Southpoint Office. The Radiation Therapy Technologist works under general supervision, operates radiation therapy equipment, sets up and treats patients according to physician prescriptions, maintains patient treatment records, and supports patients in accordance with practice standards and safety principles. This full-time position requires travel to any CSNF clinic that provides radiation therapy. The employee must be available for a flexible schedule that may include early opening and evening hours. CSNF offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.
Current, valid Florida Radiation Therapy license.
ARRT Certification.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience performing radiation therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer radiation doses to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment, according to established practices and standards and physician prescriptions.
Position patients accurately for treatment according to prescriptions.
Review prescriptions, diagnoses, patient charts, and patient identification.
Maintain required records, reports, and files, including radiation dosages, equipment settings, and patient reactions.
Observe patients’ clinical progress and use clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report signs of complications.
Follow radiation protection principles for patients, self, and others, and adhere to radiation safety protocols.
Safely and effectively operate computerized simulation and treatment machines.
Perform machine safety checks, understand equipment operating limits, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the appropriate authority.
Construct immobilization devices and use custom blocking techniques for conformal radiation therapy.
Use imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for precise tumor localization.
Work with the Radiation Oncologist and therapy team to prepare treatment plans customized to patients’ needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.