Radiation Oncology Therapist PRN

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Radiation Oncology Franklin

The radiation therapist is an integral part of the radiation oncology treatment team. This person is responsible for the accurate delivery of therapeutic radiation treatments to patients and simulations for patient treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist. The therapist must have a thorough understanding of the rationale for radiation therapy as well as skills in patient assessment and interpersonal communication.

Radiation Therapist (PRN) | Radiation Oncology | Varian TrueBeam

Schedule: PRN | Monday-Friday | Primarily 8:00 AM-4:30 PM | No Weekends | No On-Call

Radiation Oncology | Cancer Care

Competitive PRN Pay. Meaningful Patient Care.

Are you an ARRT-certified Radiation Therapist seeking a flexible PRN opportunity in a patient-focused oncology setting? Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Franklin is seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist to join our growing Radiation Oncology team and help provide exceptional cancer care to patients throughout Franklin, Williamson County, Nashville, and Middle Tennessee.

This position offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam radiation therapy technology while enjoying the flexibility of a PRN schedule and competitive compensation. We welcome experienced Radiation Therapists, including those returning to clinical practice who may be a little rusty, as long as they bring a strong commitment to patient care, reliability, adaptability, and teamwork.

As a Radiation Therapist at Vanderbilt Health, you'll work alongside expert radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, medical physicists, nurses, and oncology specialists to deliver personalized radiation therapy that makes a lasting impact.

Competitive PRN pay

Flexible PRN scheduling with no weekends and no on-call requirements

Treat an adult patient population

Collaborative and supportive Radiation Oncology team

Convenient Franklin location serving Williamson County, Nashville, and surrounding communities

Our Radiation Oncology team utilizes:

Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)

Aria and Epic electronic medical record systems

At Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Franklin, patients receive advanced cancer treatment close to home through evidence-based care, innovative technology, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Deliver safe, accurate, high-quality external beam radiation therapy treatments using Varian TrueBeam technology

Document treatments and patient information within Aria and Epic

Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other oncology professionals

Maintain the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and compassionate care

Demonstrate flexibility to occasionally adjust scheduling based on patient volume and clinic needs

We are seeking a dependable, patient-centered Radiation Therapist who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and can step in confidently to support clinical operations when needed.

ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program

Prior Radiation Therapy experience

Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary oncology team

Experienced therapists returning to practice are encouraged to apply. While this role is not designed for new graduates, candidates with prior Radiation Therapy experience who may need a brief refresher are welcome to be considered.

Why Radiation Therapists Choose Vanderbilt Health

Flexible PRN opportunity with work-life balance

Advanced Radiation Oncology technology and treatment techniques

Collaborative multidisciplinary cancer care environment

At Vanderbilt Health, you'll help expand access to advanced radiation therapy services for patients throughout Franklin, Williamson County, Nashville, and Middle Tennessee. Your expertise will help patients receive world-class cancer treatment close to home while contributing to the outstanding care for which Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is known.

If you're an experienced Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology Therapist, ARRT Radiation Therapist, or PRN Radiation Therapist looking for a flexible opportunity with competitive pay, advanced Varian Ethos technology, and a supportive oncology team, we invite you to apply and join Vanderbilt Health.

Administers daily radiation therapy treatments to patients assigned to the treatment unit, accurately and efficiently, at a speed consistent with patient scheduling for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

• Participates in orientation and training of all new radiation therapists to include treatment unit-specific procedures and protocols, on call-procedures, simulation procedures and protocols and provides feedback in a timely manner to clinic director.
• Performs computed tomography (CT) simulation procedures and clinical simulations according to established department protocols.
• Radiation Therapy (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to administers daily radiation therapy treatments to patients assigned to the treatment unit, accurately and efficiently, at a speed consistent with patient scheduling for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Computerized Tomography Technology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate computerized tomography technology in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Training (Novice): Has presented course modules as part of a program. Effectively prepared by demonstrating knowledge in course content, structure and objectives, as well as audience characteristics. Responded professionally to content questions.
• Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.