Radiation Therapist
Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation doses to patients, and simulates patients as determined by the Radiation Oncologist
Job Description
- Prepare patients for radiation treatment according to chart directions with a high degree of accuracy to ensure appropriate radiation delivery
- Performs simulation on patients for the purpose of setting up daily radiation treatments with a high degree of accuracy as prescribed by the radiation oncologist
- Delivers radiation treatments to appropriate patients according to chart specifications with a high degree of accuracy utilizing verification or port films/digital images to document radiation placement to ensure high-quality patient care
- On initial treatment visit and subsequent visits, as outlined in the policy and procedure manual, determine treatment accuracy utilizing verification or port films to document radiation placement to ensure high-quality patient care
- Schedules patients utilizing radiation oncology computer system according to guidelines developed by the Chief Radiation Therapist thereby ensuring efficient patient throughput
- Documents simulation and treatment data in patient charts to assure compliance with radiation oncology prescription
- Maintains daily statistics for review with the Chief Radiation Therapist and various administrative personnel and other agencies to assist in planning for the future needs of the department
- Utilizes department and hospital computer systems to accurately enter charges and other patient information resulting in the appropriate billing and tracking
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Graduate of AMA-approved radiation therapy school required
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
- One year of previous radiation therapy experience is preferred. However, new graduates will be considered.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Primary Location Address
609 West Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.
Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.