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Baptist Health Systems Radiation Therapist in Lexington, Kentucky
Job Description:
Radiation Therapist-Oncology
Full Time - Day Shift
$30,000 sign on bonus for qualified individuals
Must be able to be on call, including weekends and holidays, and flexible to work above standard hours to meet staffing needs.
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, and monitoring treatment area. This individual will be patient centered, exhibit technical expertise, possess good communication skills, and demonstrate a high level of team unity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Accurately delivers a planned course of radiotherapy by administering treatment in a safe manner
Demonstrates how to use Linacs and CT simulator, and perform patient treatments
Provides patient education and excellent customer relations
Correctly documents and captures charges for procedures
Requirements:
Education - graduate of an Accredited Radiation Therapy program.
Licensure - registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiation Therapy.
State Radiation Operator Certification.
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
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
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Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."