Radiation Therapist Per Diem​/Moorestown

Overview

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. We are committed to building a healthier community with a Magnet-recognized health system and affiliations with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Moorestown - 350 Young Ave.

Remote Type:
On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:
Per Diem

Time Type:
Part time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly

Hours:

0

Additional Locations:
Voorhees, NJ

Work Schedule: Hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm. No weekends. Provide coverage at multiple sites.

Responsible for the simulation and delivery of radiation therapy treatments to patients, including specialized procedures such as stereotactic radiosurgery.

• Delivers radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Works efficiently throughout the day to maintain department schedules.
• Performs CT Simulations as directed by the Radiation Oncologist; to include fabrication of positioning and immobilization devices, tattooing and simple beam modification devices.
• Performs Daily Quality Assurance on both the Linear Accelerator and CT Simulator.
• Adequately documents in electronic medical record and written medical record.
• Explains procedures to patients thoroughly and ensures understanding. Attentive to a patient s side effects and acts as liaison between patient, nurse and/or physician.
• Reviews each chart for accurate documentation and for changes in prescription, written orders, or patient setup parameters. Performs time-out procedure before initiating all treatments and/or simulations.
• Schedules patients according to department guidelines in Aria.
• Maintains the appearance of the treatment room and CT Simulation room throughout the day by keeping the room neat and orderly.
• Has basic knowledge of billing procedures.

• 1 year experience preferred.

• Certificate of completion/degree from an Accredited Radiation Oncology Program.

• ARRT accreditation in Radiation Therapy.
• NJ State license in Radiation Therapy.
• CPR certification.

Hourly Rate: $60.00

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance;

tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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