Radiation Therapist - Jeffersonville - Lehigh Valley Health Network

    Lehigh Valley Health Network
    Lehigh Valley Health Network Jeffersonville

    8 hours ago

    Description
    Join a team that delivers excellence.


    Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.


    Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

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    Be part of an exceptional health care experience.

    Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

    LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.

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    Summary


    Administers radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

    Travels between LVHN/LVPG Radiation Oncology sites as necessary. Trains and mentors new radiation therapists and students in addition to duties of the radiation therapist.

    Job Duties

    Delivers a prescribed course of radiation therapy to patients and provides continuous monitoring during treatment. Schedules daily treatment appointments, answers patient questions, and explains the procedures being performed.


    Serves as a liaison between patient and other members of their care team and reinforces recommendations given to the patient concerning reaction to treatment and care of irradiation area, prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects.

    Observes patient for any unusual reactions or events.

    Monitors radiation equipment inventory and follows all safety regulations regarding radiation exposure.

    Participates in CT Simulation procedures and/or other treatments/procedures.

    Participates in on-call, if applicable.

    Keeps current regarding developments, trends and techniques in radiation therapy and equipment.

    Mentors and teaches students and new employees.

    Trains and supports other radiation therapists in current or new department equipment/procedures, as necessary.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent or

    Technical School Diploma Accredited Radiation Therapy Program

    Analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.

    Ability To keep confidential information regarding patients, and team members.


    Ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, record treatment data in patients' records, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay patients' needs to appropriate personnel.

    Knowledge and experience with electronic health records.

    BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 90 Days and

    T - Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Within 180 Days

    Preferred Qualifications

    Bachelor's Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent

    Physical Demands

    Lift and carry 40-50 lbs


    Examples:
    Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.

    *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.


    Job Description Disclaimer:
    This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position.

    It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs.

    Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

    Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

    In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.

    All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

    Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

    Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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