About this opportunity
St. Elizabeth Healthcare lists this Registered Radiation Therapist opportunity in edgewood, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Job Type
Regular
Scheduled Hours
40
Why You'll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We're guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.
Benefits That Support You
We invest in you - personally and professionally.
Enjoy
Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
Retirement savings with employer match
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Radiation Oncology Manager, treats patients with radiation in accordance with the physician’s prescription.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Job Description
Accurate physical set-up and delivery of radiation treatment to patients according to the oncologist’s prescription in a safe and timely manner: properly identifying patient prior to treatment, observes patient during treatment, and notifies appropriate personnel of any changes in patient condition.
Accurate documentation of treatment record in patient’s radiation chart and records appropriate charges.
Images portals in accordance with policy on all patients; makes successful adjustments to patients’ ports as requested. Also transfers films, associate films and registers new patients in software system.
Knowledgeable and proficient use of Linear Accelerator to ensure patient safety and machine quality. Reports any malfunctions promptly.
Participates in weekly Technical/Chart rounds, carries out tasks timely and accurately and performs other tasks as required.
Performs accurate CT/Sims, correctly formulates beam blocking and molds. Practices safety and cleanliness in the mold room.
Open the department; warm up and perform quality checks on the linear accelerators. Rooms are orderly and linen stocked daily.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Credentials, Licenses
Registered radiation therapist or registry eligible.
Licensed to practice in the state where work is being performed
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
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Who can apply
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