Rivhs
Radiation Therapist
Riverside Regional Medical Center Cancer Care Center - Newport News, Virginia
Sponsorship not specified$43k-$60kDetected 5 hours ago
ComplianceHIPAAPatient CareCollaboration
About the role
- Radiation Therapist III performs advanced and specialized procedures in Radiosurgery or Radiation Oncology to include all aspects of simulation and treatment within the scope of a radiation therapist for at least two of the following procedures: stereotactic body radiosurgery treatments (SBRT) gamma knife treatments, high dose rate brachytherapy treatments (HDR), and/or surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT).
Responsibilities
- Supports PI activities.
- Reports and documents equipment issues in a timely manner and reports safety concerns or deviations though the hospital rCare system.
- Manages treatment schedules efficiently.
Requirements
- Radiation Therapist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiation Therapist license (ARRT) (T) Upon Hire(Required)
- Is proficient in the use of the stereotactic linac and maintains proficiency with linac-based SBRT upgrades and enhancements.
- Maintains proficiency in use of the afterloader and all associated equipment for this modality.
- Maintains proficiency with the use of the camera based system and software and all associated integrated workflows for this modality.
- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiation Therapist license (ARRT) (T) Upon Hire(Required)
- Checks prescription and treatment plan for accuracy and required physician approval prior to treatment.
- Ensures all required QA has been performed and reviewed prior to treatment.
- Training for required safety controls is necessary for gamma knife.
- Education
- Experience
- Skills and Abilities
- Stereotactic body radiosurgery treatments (SBRT), gamma knife treatments, high dose rate brachytherapy treatments (HDR), and surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT) ( at least two required) Compentencies/ training must be completed, noted as proficient in modalities.
- Licenses and Certifications
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
- To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.
Nice to have
- Bachelors Degree, Radiation Therapy (Preferred)
- 3-4 years Clinical experience or program experience in radiation therapy with knowledge specific to stereotactic therapy concepts and other advanced techniques (Preferred)
Skills
- Radiation Therapist
- CPR/BLS Certification
- American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
Compensation
- Quality assurance tasks specific to the modalities and treatment delivery standards are required, as well as in depth annual radiation safety training for gamma knife and HDR.
Benefits
- $43.40 - $59.68/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
- Up to $15,000 sign on bonus!!!
- In accepting this position, new team members may be eligible for a bonus of up to $15,000 over the course of your first 2 years with Riverside!
This listing is sourced directly from Rivhs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.