Radiation Therapist - Lancaster, United States - Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides radiological care for the purpose and treatment of anatomic and physiological disorders within the Radiation Therapy section of the Department of Radiology. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).

Job Description

LOCATION: Lancaster, PA (Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute)

HOURS: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, working 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7am-7pm. Rotating weekend call. No holiday rotation.

SIGN-ON BONUS: $10, with a 2-year commitment to the organization (external applicants and eligible internal applicants only)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Deliver prescribed course of radiation therapy and maintains records of daily treatment as required by section.

Review patient records, document necessary information to chart course of treatment and schedules necessary appointments.

Perform simulation procedures as directed by physician, including preparation of immobilization devices, alloys and shields.

Perform imaging for the purpose of treatment field verification and localization.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalient (GED).

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.

CPR

Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology, issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology . For individuals placed prior to 6/30/ certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire/placement date.

EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS

Equipment/Tools: Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies

Software: Microsoft Office Products

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Benefits At A Glance:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:

% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials

Health, Dental and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching

Child Care Subsidies

Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.