Radiation Therapist

5 days ago

Lexington, KY, United States Baptist Health Full time

Summary

Job Description:

Radiation Therapist

Part Time - First Shift
Lexington, KY

Baptist Health outpatient oncology, where compassionate care meets advanced treatment. Our cancer center offers medical oncology, infusion therapy, radiation oncology, and genetic counseling. We also provide nutritional counseling, palliative care, psychological support, and access to support services. Our expert oncologists and team create personalized treatment plans with the latest technologies. From diagnosis through recovery, we ensure patients and caregivers receive continuous support and education. At Baptist Health, we treat the whole person, offering hope and strength on every patient's journey.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, the radiation therapist uses ionizing-radiation producing equipment to administer therapeutic doses of radiation as prescribed by the physician for each patient undergoing a prescribed course of radiotherapy. Other responsibilities include patient scheduling and education, maintaining treatment equipment and records, monitoring treatment area, and other duties as needed. This individual will be patient centered, exhibit technical expertise, possess good communication skills, and demonstrate a high level of team unity.

  • Accurately delivers a planned course of radiotherapy by administering treatment in a safe manner. Monitors and reports any adverse effects, reactions, therapeutic responses and incompatibilities, and withholds treatment when conditions warrant consultation with the Radiation Oncologist before proceeding.

  • Demonstrates how to use Linacs and CT simulator and perform patient treatments.

  • Provides patient education and excellent customer relations skills.

  • Correctly documents and captures charges for procedures.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:

  • Education - graduate of an Accredited Radiation Therapy program.

  • Licensure - registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiation Therapy. State Radiation Operator Certification.

  • New graduates will be acceptable for initial hire with the understanding that the individual must pass boards within 3 months of hire.

  • Experience - none required

  • Basic Life Support

Benefits:

  • Annual Tuition Assistance

  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave

  • 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

  • PTO Sell Back Program

  • Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

  • Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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