Radiation Therapist Per Diem Days - Radiation Oncology / Voorhees

Radiation Therapist

Location: 200 Bowman Drive

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Summary: Responsible for the simulation and delivery of radiation therapy treatments to patients, including specialized procedures such as stereotactic radiosurgery.

Position Responsibilities:

• Delivers radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Works efficiently throughout the day to maintain department schedules.
• Appropriately and accurately documents in electronic medical record and written medical record.
• Explains procedures to patients thoroughly and ensures understanding. Attentive to a patient's side effects and acts as liaison between patient, nurse and or physician.
• Reviews each chart for accurate documentation and for changes in prescription, written orders, or patient setup parameters. Perform time-out procedure before initiating all treatments and or simulations.
• Schedules patients according to department guidelines in Aria.
• Has basic knowledge of billing procedures.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required: 1 year experience preferred.

Required Education: Certificate of completion/degree from an Accredited Radiation Oncology Program.

Training/Certifications/Licensure: ARRT accreditation in Radiation Therapy. NJ State license in Radiation Therapy. CPR certification.

Hourly Rate: $62.00

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.