HI - Radiation Therapist - Honolulu

Radiation Therapist PositionThe Queen's Medical Center is proud to be:A Level I Trauma Center: As the state's designated trauma facility, The Queen's Medical Center (Honolulu) is reverified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons.Magnet® Recognition - The Queen's Medical Center is the first and only hospital in Hawaii to achieve Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.Nationally recognized healthcare organization: The Queen's Medical Center (Honolulu campus) has been recognized as the top hospital in Hawai'i for the 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings and Moloka'i General Hospital has also been named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals (CAHs) for quality in the country by the Chartis Center for Rural Health for Best Practice in Quality.Role OverviewJob Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Radiation Therapist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety. The Radiation Therapist will work closely with medical professionals to follow patient's treatment plans.Department OverviewThe Radiation Oncology Program is accredited by the American College of Radiology. The area includes three linear accelerators (including tomotherapy), CT simulator, High Dose Rate brachytherapy unit, exam rooms, patient waiting area and office. The program provides care to cancer patients of all ages who will benefit from radiation therapy. Nearly half of all patients treated have breast, lung or prostate cancer as their primary diagnosis. The majority of radiation therapy patients are ambulatory and self-supportive. At the same time, we treat many inpatients who require intensive monitoring and services. Sedation/analgesia care provided as needed. The scope of care includes: external beam radiation with intensive monitoring therapy, low and high dose rate brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and total body irradiation.Minimum QualificationsA. Education/Certification and Licensure: 1. Current Hawaii State license as a Radiation Therapist. 2. Current certification in CPR at Healthcare Professional level. B. Experience: Experience as Radiation Therapist preferred.Typical Physical DemandsEssential: standing, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting usual weight of 5 pounds up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling weight up to 10 pounds, reaching above shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions. Continuous: carrying usual weight of 5 pounds. Frequent: stooping/bending, gripping of an object for prolonged periods. Operates linear accelerators, simulators, computer, calculator, blood irradiator.Typical Working ConditionsNot substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. Exposure to radiation, body fluids, communicable diseases and mechanical/electrical units. Work environment is very fast paced.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VetKeeping the Health of Hawai?i Strong! We are Queen's.Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.