Advanced Radiation Therapist, Days
- Req. Number: 7455
- Address: 3188 Bellevue Avenue
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Job Type: Full time
- Posted Date: 5/25/2023
Job Description
UC Health is hiring a full-time Advanced Radiation Therapist for the Radiation Oncology Department for the first shift at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
An Advanced Radiation Therapist will support the University of Cincinnati Medical Center's Radiation Oncology Department to deliver high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, perform treatments and procedures according to physicians' prescriptions, and complete simple treatment planning. An Advanced Radiation Therapist must be able to perform advanced treatment on specialty patients as well as perform simulation activities.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.
The Barrett Cancer Center provides the opportunity to care for a very special patient population. This includes providing the best possible care for our patients, training cancer experts who work throughout the region and being at the forefront of advances and new discoveries.
Unit Details:
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Join our team as an Advanced Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of employment
UC Health is hiring a full-time Advanced Radiation Therapist for the Radiation Oncology Department for the first shift at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
An Advanced Radiation Therapist will support the University of Cincinnati Medical Center's Radiation Oncology Department to deliver high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, perform treatments and procedures according to physicians' prescriptions, and complete simple treatment planning. An Advanced Radiation Therapist must be able to perform advanced treatment on specialty patients as well as perform simulation activities.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.
The Barrett Cancer Center provides the opportunity to care for a very special patient population. This includes providing the best possible care for our patients, training cancer experts who work throughout the region and being at the forefront of advances and new discoveries.
Unit Details:
- Cincinnati's #1 preferred cancer care.
- Utilizes the latest immunology therapies to attack and kill cancer cells.
- Offers access to national clinical trials where researchers share their knowledge with clinicians across the U.S., enabling access to the most innovative, advanced treatments.
- 90 + cancer specialists, including subspecialty and multidisciplinary expertise only available in an academic health system.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care and demonstrates the ability to establish priorities of care based on the patient's assessment and needs.
- Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
- Delivers radiation treatments according to physician prescription including advanced procedures on specialty patients.
- Maintains daily treatment schedule efficiently and in a customer focused manner.
- Initiates communication and is proactive in anticipating patient needs, technical issues, and maintaining learning environment.
- Maintains treatment records and assists physicians with treatment simulations, fabrication of treatment devices, and body contouring according to established departmental standards.
- Perform simple calculations and daily quality assurance checkups through output measurements.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Associate degree in an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology Program
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the State of Ohio in Radiation Therapy
- 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience
- 2 Years experience as a Radiation Therapist Staff
- Competencies completed
Join our team as an Advanced Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of employment
