Radiation Therapist PRN

Company: Highpoint Health - Sumner
Location: Gallatin
Posted on: April 23, 2024

Job Description:

Delivers radiation treatments in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist -Reports to: -Director - Radiation Oncology ServicesDelivers radiation therapy treatments as prescribed - -Educates patients prior to treatment regarding technical aspect of their treatments - -Simulates patients according to the instructions of the Radiation Oncologist, recording information necessary for reproducibility of treatment technique.Minimum Education
Graduate of a program in discipline to obtain required registry - Required
Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy - Preferred - -Required Skills
Certifications:
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required within 90 days of hire, if not current upon hire. - -Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. - -Required Skills
Licenses: Registered with the Association of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) and have the designation of Therapist (T), or must be a graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program and be board eligible for the ARRT Radiation Therapy exam. Exam must be successfully passed within 12 months from their date of employment. (Graduation from a Radiation Therapy program = board eligibility) - -Minimum Work Experience
One year experience as a Radiation Therapist - PreferredEqual opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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