Radiation Therapist

  • Sign On Bonus:$15,000
  • Requisition ID: 180003
  • Department: 200261 Radiation Therapy
  • Schedule: Part Time - Eligible For Benefits
  • Shift: Day
  • Category: Technicians

Position Purpose

This position administers the prescribed therapeutic radiation dose to a predetermined treatment area for patients. The incumbent is also accountable for the localization procedures necessary for preparing the patients for radiation treatments. The incumbent provides support, education and teaching to cancer patients and their families and are also required to assist in onboarding new team members and educate students.

 

 

 

 

Nature and Scope

The incumbent is challenged to evaluate and prioritize his/her job and must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based upon physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served. The incumbent must provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and families and will meet standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standards. The incumbent is challenged to be exceedingly accurate in all tasks, realizing the effects of his/her tasks. The incumbent is ultimately responsible for administering radiation, performing localization, basic dosimetry, custom block fabrication, charting, performing nursing and secretarial support and other related tasks. The position is required to operate linear accelerators and simulators. This position must also operate electronic health records, record and verify system and other software programs within the department. In addition, the position requires skin instruction proficiency, phone, and EMR skills.

 

This position is responsible to annually demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety and CPR. Incumbent must complete annual core competencies, specific to department work flow, to work on completion of the Core RT Competency and the Development Ladder Skills for this level upon completion of Staff RT requirements. The Core RT Competency and Development Ladder will be completed within 3 months of completion of Staff requirements and then assessed annually after the first completion.

 

This position does provide patient care.

 

 

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Name

Description

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program is required. 

Experience:

None Required.

License(s):

State of Nevada license in Radiation Therapy is required upon hire. 

Certification(s):

AHA BLS and ARRT certifications are required upon hire.

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

 

 

Benefits

Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.

With my CAREER Rewards there's peace of mind in knowing that Renown Health is also fighting for the most important things in your life - family, finances and future. Navigate options and make sure you are getting the most value from your Nursing career with us.

  • Icon- Edu Assistance@1x

    Education Assistance

  • Icon - PTO@1x

    Paid Time Off

  • Icon - 401@1x

    401(k) Company Match

  • Icon - Flexible Env@1x

    Flexible Work Environment