Radiation Therapist Per Diem / Voorhees & Washington Twp

Virtua Health Radiation Therapy Position

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Voorhees, NJ, Sewell, NJ

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: Sewell, NJ

Position 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.

Performs CT Simulations as directed by the Radiation Oncologist; to include fabrication of positioning and immobilization devices, tattooing and simple beam modification devices.

Performs Daily Quality Assurance on both the Linear Accelerator and CT Simulator.

Troubleshoots problems on linear accelerator and CT simulator and contacts vendor support as well as informing physicist and manager.

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.

Maintains the appearance of the treatment room and CT Simulation room throughout the day by keeping the room neat and orderly.

Participates in on-call rotation.

Has basic knowledge of billing procedures.

Performs basic dosimetry calculations.

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: $60.00 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.

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