Radiation Therapist - AHN Cancer Institute Saint Vincent ($15K Sign On)

Job Title

Radiation Therapist

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

There are (2) positions available

This location offers:

Daylight hours with no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements

$15,000.00 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment for eligible candidates

Relocation eligible

Radiation Oncology has 2 Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators, BrainLab Dynamic, an Elekta Flexitron HDR Afterloader, and a Siemens Biograph PET/CT Treatment options include 3D, IMRT/VMAT, SBRT, SRS/SRT, SGRT, HDR, and LDR seed implants

General Overview

Delivers therapeutic radiation and patient care services as prescribed by physician.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs patient simulations. (20%)
• Delivers prescribed radiation treatment. (50%)
• Assesses, supports, and educates patients according to specific department guidelines. (10%)
• Maintains medical records for treatment delivery, charge entry and quality assurance in accordance with regulatory and departmental guidelines. (15%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required including, but not limited to, mentoring employees/students and participating in department and organizational initiatives. (5%)

Qualifications

Minimum

• ARRT Registered Technologist, RT(T) in good standing or board eligible (must complete certification within 1 year of hire)

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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