Radiation Therapist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Allentown • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Administers radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician
- Travels between LVHN/LVPG Radiation Oncology sites as necessary
- 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
- 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
- Keeps current regarding developments, trends and techniques in radiation therapy
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent or Technical School Diploma
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
radiation therapyCT simulationpatient monitoringschedulinginventory managementsafety regulationsanalytical abilityscientific principlesmathematical principlestechnical principles
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvingconfidentialityliaisonpatient interaction
Certifications
Associate’s Degree Radiation TherapyBLS - Basic Life SupportT - Radiation Therapy