Radiation Therapist II
Lehigh Valley Health Network
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Easton • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Administers radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician in accordance with scope and standards of practice
- Travels between LVHN/LVPG Radiation Oncology sites as necessary
- Delivers prescribed course of radiation therapy and provides continuous monitoring during treatment
- Schedules daily treatment appointments, answers patient questions, and explains procedures
- Serves as a liaison between patient and care team; reinforces recommendations about reactions to treatment and care of irradiation area
- Observes patients for unusual reactions or events and monitors radiation equipment inventory and safety
- Participates in CT Simulation procedures and 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 on equipment/procedures
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent or Technical School Diploma Accredited Radiation Therapy Program
- 2 years Radiation Therapist experience
- ARRT Board Certified (T - Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) upon hire
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) within 90 Days
- Analytical ability to resolve problems using 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, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and relay patients' needs
- Knowledge and experience with electronic health records
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent
- Physical demands: lift and carry 40-50 lbs; frequent to continuous standing/walking; kneeling, bending, squatting; ability to perform CPR as required
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
radiation therapyCT simulationmonitoring radiation equipmenttreatment schedulingpatient observationanalytical problem solvingCPR
Soft skills
communicationmentoringteam collaborationconfidentialitypatient interaction
Certifications
ARRT Board Certified - Radiation TherapyBLS - Basic Life Support