Radiation Therapist - Proton Therapy

City/State: Saint Louis, Missouri

Categories: Imaging Services

Job Status: Full-Time

Req ID : 113504

Pay Range: $35.65 - $53.48 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Additional Information About the Role

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Certified Radiation Therapist for Proton Therapy at Siteman Cancer Center - Proton Therapy Center located at Barnes-Jewish

Position Details:

• Day Shift Hours: Mon-Fri (4 Shifts per Week @ 10 hour shifts)

• NO Weekends, Holidays, Call, or Overnight Shift!!!

• Full-Time (40 hours per week)

• Proton Therapy

• Deliver prescribed proton radiation treatments

• Imaging - Radiation Therapy & Dosimetry

• Experience with ARIA/Varian systems & proton therapy preferred but not required

Requirements:

• Completed an accredited Radiation Therapy program

• Board Certified by the ARRT

• RT(T)

Next Steps:

• If selected to move forward with Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Radiation Oncology Department houses a variety of therapeutic equipment, including 8 linear accelerators; a full Brachytherapy suite; a Gamma Knife center; two CT simulators and a dedicated MRI unit.¿ Radiation Oncology is also building a proton facility due to open in January 2010.¿ The department supports two radiation therapy technology programs and a medical dosimeter programs via affiliations with local universities.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs patient treatments utilizing ionizing radiation under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and chart prior to start of procedure.

• Delivers accurate and consistent treatments to patients.

• Completes treatment process and coordinates patient scheduling.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED - Radiation Therapy

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• R.T.(T)

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Radiation Therapy

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

• 401(k) plan with BJC match

• Tuition Assistance available on first day

• BJC Institute for Learning and Development

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer