Radiation Therapist II Job at ChristianaCare, Newark, DE

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  • ChristianaCare
  • Newark, DE

Job Description

Job Description

ChristianaCare is hiring a full time Radiation Therapist II at our Helen F. Graham Cancer Center.

Our mission is to provide safe, effective radiation treatments to our cancer patients.

As a Radiation Therapist you would, under clinical supervision of the Chief, and the professional direction of a radiation oncologist performs various radiation therapy treatments and/or simulations at a technical level requiring minimal supervision of technical details.  

The department has a brand-new adaptive treatment: ETHOS.

Varian ETHOS : “An AI driven radiation therapy system that delivers ‘Adaptive Intelligence’ to personalize cancer treatment.  Treating with ETHOS allows for a real-time optimized daily treatment planning that improves accuracy of treatments delivered with reduced side effects."

Schedule:

  • Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shift

  • No weekends or holidays

Benefits:

  • Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.

  • Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions

  • Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out

  • 12 week paid parental leave

  • Tuition assistance

  • Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more!

Responsibilities:

  • Administers treatment or CT imaging with a Radiation Therapist II, through proper setup, positioning, machine preparation, and monitoring.

  • Keeps accurate documentation of treatment administration and CT imaging; concurs with Radiation Therapist II regarding treatment and/or CT imaging

  • Prepares and maintains scheduling of treatments, imaging procedures, simulations, and other appointments as appropriate.

  • Accurately documents services rendered and charges appropriately

  • Provides daily care and monitoring of patient's treatment tolerance, making necessary referrals.

  • Observes all safety rules for patients and staff per National Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  • Observes all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

  • Attends departmental meetings and in-services.

  • Fabricates custom blocks and molds as needed under the direction of a physician, dosimetrist, physicist, or Radiation Therapist II.

  • Cleans and maintains a clean and safe work environment.

  • Assists with maintenance of supplies.

  • Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including age-appropriate interpretation and communication of patient needs.

  • Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.  Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

  • Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy (CHEA, University-based)

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

  • 5 years of professional experience and/or employed a minimum of 3 years at Christiana Care Radiation Oncology

Special Requirements:

  • Board certification in Radiation Therapy Technology (ARRT)

  • State of Delaware licensure as Radiation Therapy Technology; may be requested to obtain Maryland license.

Please attach updated resume with application.

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Hourly Pay Range: $38.22 - $61.16

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday, Day shift,

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