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Radiation Therapist

Part Time - First Shift
Lexington, KY

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

"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.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
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."