Radiation Therapist

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Richmond
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Description IntroductionAre you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Radiation Therapist today with CJW Medical Center.BenefitsWe are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At CJW Medical Center, we offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Legal Benefits and lots more!Learn more about Employee BenefitsCome join our team as a(an) Radiation Therapist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!Job Summary and Qualifications
  • Administer radiation therapy treatments to patients.
  • Verify prescribed treatment dose before treatment, verify fields to be treated and angles to be used.
  • Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients
  • Place and immobilize patient to ensure accurate treatment. Maintain constant visual and intercom contact with the patient during treatment to assure patient remains in the proper position
  • Observe patient for unusual reaction and report any abnormal conditions to the radiation oncologist.
  • Chart treatment details in the patient's medical record.
  • Provides verification films on each patient treated.
  • Check treatment records daily and weekly for mathematical or documentation error.
  • Provides appropriate teaching to patients and families.
    
    
    What qualifications you will need: EDUCATION
    • Required: Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology Certification in Radiation Therapy
    • Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
    • Preferred: BS degree in related field. LICENSURE:
      • Required: ARRT Board eligible and participates in professional society.
      • Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider
      • Preferred: Board certified EXPERIENCE:
        • Preferred: Two years clinical experience in similar department. CJW Medical Center is comprised of Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. We have served the greater Richmond Virginia area for over 100 years. Our campuses offer services in orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health, cancer care, and neurology. We have been recognized as a top performer on Key Quality Measures. Our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
          
          HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
          HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Radiation Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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