AdventHealth University

Radiation Therapist

AdventHealth University$63K — $118K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Graduate or equivalent required
  • Technical/Vocational School training required
  • Graduate of an AMA approved Radiation Therapy program
  • 1+ year preferred experience in radiation therapy
  • Certified Radiologic Technologists (CRT) or Registered Technologist - Radiography (R.T.(R)ARRT) required
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Certification (BLS) required

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate prescribed imaging and document treatment information within 24 hours
  • Review new starts for consistency prior to treatment and verify patient positioning
  • Perform morning Quality Assurance (QA) on treatment equipment
  • Maintain department supplies and provide supervised education for students
  • Participate in after-hours on-call coverage as required

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge imaging technology
  • Engagement in the training and education of future professionals
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on quality assurance
  • Potential for career advancement within a supportive department
  • Flexible after-hours treatment coverage options
Full Job Description
Schedule:
Full time

Shift:
Day (United States of America)

Address:
4200 SUN N LAKE BLVD

City:
SEBRING

State:
Florida

Postal Code:
33872

Job Description:

  • Evaluates prescribed imaging and makes requested changes within 24 hours, accurately documenting treatment information in the patient electronic record and utilizing the record and verify system.
  • Reviews all new starts for consistency prior to treatment, verifying patient positioning and field orientation, and checking the record and verify system for prescription, treatment parameters, doses, treatment accessories, and monitor units.
  • Performs morning Quality Assurance (QA) on the treatment unit, assessing whether all equipment is operating according to physics policy and calling the appropriate person immediately after equipment malfunctions.
  • Assists in maintaining department supplies and provides supervised education experiences for students that fulfill curriculum requirements of the academic institution.
  • As required by facility, participates in after hours on-call coverage, maintains competency with afterhours treatment coverage, performs 2D treatment calculations, and works with minimal direction and supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Computer literate
  • Proficiency in Electronic Health Records and record and verify systems
  • Knowledge of anatomical structures for localization
  • Technical skills to accomplish treatment plans proposed by Radiation Oncologists
  • Ability to learn and use Radiation Therapy software packages


Education:
  • High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
  • Technical/Vocational School [Required]


Field of Study:
  • Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiation Therapy program


Work Experience:
  • 1+ radiation therapy experience [Preferred]


Licenses and Certifications:
  • Certified Radiologic Technologists (CRT) [Required] OR
  • Registered Technologist - Radiography (R.T.(R)ARRT)) [Required]
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]


Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$30.74 - $57.18

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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