The Radiation Therapist:
- Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of ionizing radiation treatment, CT simulation and technology and delivers prescribed treatment plan based on direction from the radiation oncologist(s).
- Maintains high professional standards of conduct and patient care, ensuring patient and employee safety and confidentiality.
- Adheres to the employee expectations and values set forth.
Experience Desired
- 2 or more years of experience as a radiation therapist in a progressive environment preferred
License Requirements
- Certified or certification eligible by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation
- Therapy (renewed annually)
- Certification in CPR- BLS
Competencies
- Verification Simulation
- On Call/Calc Review
- CT Simulation
- Radiation Treatment Delivery
Work Conditions
- Exposure to radiation
- Exposure to blood|body fluids and infectious disease
- Uses the ability to Hear, Speak, See, Smell, Distinguish color, Write legibly, Read, and Pay attention to detail
- Must be able to take weekday and weekend call
Other Physical Demands
- Must be able to lift, push, pull 20 - 50 lbs frequently
Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:
- Insurance package including health, dental, and vision
- Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future
- Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
- Free onsite parking
- 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety
- Shift and weekend differentials
- Flexible scheduling
- Clinical ladder career path program
- Shared governance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite child care
- Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor
- Onsite credit union
- Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets
Equal Opportunity Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
