RADIATION THERAPIST REG-UHR RADIATION THERAPY at Union Health – TERRE HAUTE, Indiana

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Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital Terre Haute, Union Hospital Regional, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.

Our Radiation Therapy team at Union Hospital Regional plays a key role in using high-energy radiation, managed by a team including physicists and therapists who work together to provide precise care while monitoring patients and managing treatment side effects, often as part of a larger cancer care plan.

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for is responsible for accurately delivering the prescribed course of treatment to each patient. They will utilize medical imaging equipment to identify treatment location, deliver precise treatment, and closely monitor the patient during treatment. They are responsible for reporting any discrepancies in the patient documentation, patient set up, or patient treatment. They will also offer support to the patients and their families throughout the course of treatment.
This role reports to the Director of Radiation Therapy.

Essential Job Duties, but not limited to:

• Accurately delivers the prescribed course of treatment with minimal supervision.
• Prepares room and equipment for patient set up and treatment delivery.
• Performs and analyzes sophisticated imaging equipment for precise tumor location prior to treatment.
• Demonstrates effective electronic communication skills in order to maintain an accurate Electronic Medical Record.
• Expertise in the technical aspects of Radiation Oncology to include simulation and treatment processes to ensure optimal radiation treatment delivery.
• Ensures that all QA procedures are complete and within tolerances before proceeding with patient treatment as outlined in department policies and procedures (any abnormalities/inconsistencies should be reported to the proper authority).
• Works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and therapy team to construct immobilization devices or custom blocking techniques that are conducive to conformal radiation therapy.

Competencies:

• Displays professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient, shows empathy while explaining the process and able to answer any questions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies for the patient population of the department.
• Recognizes changes in the patient's status/condition and reports to appropriate personnel.
• Has working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.

Education:

• Required: Associate degree
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree

Experience:
(Appropriate Education may be substituted for partial experience)

• Required: Graduate from an accredited Radiation Therapy program and certified by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy within 6 months of employment.
• Preferred: 2 years or more

Certification or License:

• ARRT certification in radiation therapy
• Indiana State licensure
• BLS certified

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
• Much More!
  

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.