Radiation Therapist - Full Time

Radiation Therapist

Administers accurate ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. May or may not be called upon to perform the duties of CT/Simulation Technologist.

Essential Functions:

• Correctly identifies the patient using two identifiers. In house patients' wristbands are used as an identifier. Other identifiers are name, DOB, driver's license, and a patient photo.
• Delivers approved and accurate radiation treatment prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Checks for signed treatment consent by the patient or patient's representative and the attending physician.
• Performs morning warm up (calibration) on treatment machines.
• Verifies radiation treatment machine to be in working order (within machine tolerance levels). Documents the morning readings.
• Informs physicist and engineers of machine malfunctions.
• Has full knowledge of radiation equipment, malfunctions and erratic machine operation.
• Notifies physicist and/or engineer immediately when situation occurs.
• Interacts with co workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital

Educational/Training Requirements:

• High school graduate who has completed a 24 month course in radiological technology as well as a 12 month course in radiation therapy
• OR
• High school graduate who has satisfactorily completed a 24 month course in radiation therapy technology.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration:

• It is mandatory that all therapists be certified and yearly registered in radiation therapy technology by the ARRT (T) or a holder of a current license as required by the state.
• Board eligible therapists must obtain ARRT board certification
• CPR Required

Experience Requirements:

• Entry level with subsequent promotion to Senior Radiation Therapist after a minimum of three years of experience as a staff Radiation Therapist.

Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Employee Entity: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address: 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.