Responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: The pay range for the Radiation Therapist is $52.41 per hour - $58.23 per hour. May be eligible for Relocation Allowance.
Role Overview:
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Radiation Therapist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety. The Radiation Therapist will work closely with medical professionals to follow patient's treatment plans.
Department Overview:
The Radiation Oncology Program is accredited by the American College of Radiology. The area includes, two linear accelerators, CT simulator, High Dose Rate brachytherapy unit, exam rooms, patient waiting area and office.
The program provides care to cancer patients of all ages who will benefit from radiation therapy. Nearly half of all patients treated have breast, lung or prostate cancer as their primary diagnosis.
The majority of radiation therapy patients are ambulatory and self-supportive. At the same time, we treat many inpatients who require intensive monitoring and services. Sedation/analgesia care provided as needed. The scope of care include: external beam radiation with intensive monitoring therapy, low and high dose rate brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and total body irradiation.
Minimum Qualifications:
A. Education/Certification and Licensure:
1.Current Hawaii State license as a Radiation Therapist.
2.Current certification in CPR at Healthcare Professional level.
B. Experience:
1. Experience as Radiation Therapist preferred.
Typical Physical Demands:
Essential: standing, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting usual weight of 5 pounds up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling weight up to 10 pounds, reaching above shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions. Continuous: carrying usual weight of 5 pounds. Frequent: stooping/bending, gripping of an object for prolonged periods. Operates linear accelerators, simulators, computer, calculator, blood irradiator.
Typical Working Conditions:
Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. Exposure to radiation, body fluids, communicable diseases and mechanical/electrical units. Work environment is very fast paced.
