Radiation Therapist Brookwood

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians, and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care.

Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures, and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association.

Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center.

With inpatient and outpatient services, our professional team of radiologists and radiology technicians ensures that each diagnostic imaging test or interventional radiology procedure is performed efficiently and with patient comfort in mind.

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Provides patients with a planned course of treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologists.

Essential Functions

• Implements the patient's planned course of treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologists.
• Explicitly follows the predetermined treatment parameters as set during patient simulation and treatment planning.
• Interacts with all areas in Radiation Oncology for scheduling, planning, evaluation, and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Coordinates with departments within and outside UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health to ensure multidisciplinary continuity of care.
• Reinforces patient education regarding diet and management of side effects.
• Consults with appropriate departments for patient concerns outside the therapist’s expertise.
• Performs all necessary daily patient-related activities as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining equipment by reporting malfunctions and unsafe conditions.
• Documents all patient data related to treatments, well-being, charges, and procedures to facilitate continuity of care.
• Understands governmental statutes and regulations regarding ionizing radiation application.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Complies with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Obtains all continuing education required by professional and licensure organizations.
• Flexible hours and location to meet patient and departmental needs.
• Participates in community service and educational events.
• Provides appropriate care according to patient age and needs.

Education/Training

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy.

Licensure/Certification

• ARRT registered or registry eligible; maintains current BCLS/Healthcare provider certification.

Experience

• New Graduates with a current temporary Radiologic Technologist License by the State of Alabama or proof of application; contingent on passing the certification exam within 90 days of hire.