Radiation Therapist

Company: Ascension
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Details

• Department: Radiation Oncology
• Schedule: PRN Days
• Hospital: St. Vincent Kokomo
• Location: Kokomo, IN
  Benefits
  
  Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.
  Responsibilities
  
  Administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.
  • Prepare and position patients and select anatomic parameters accurately.
  • Deliver appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
  • Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions.
  • Maintain and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
  • Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
  • Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
  • Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
    Requirements
    
    Licensure / Certification / Registration:
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • One or more of the following required:
      • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
      • Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Indiana Medical Radiology Services Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
      • Radiation Therapist credentialed from the Indiana Medical Radiology Services Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
      • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Education:
        • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
          Additional Preferences
          
          No additional preferences.
          Why Join Our Team
          
          Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
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