Radiation Therapist - Per Diem

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate who has completed a 24 month course in radiological technology as well as a 12 month course in radiation therapy

OR

• High school graduate who has satisfactorily completed a 24 month course in radiation therapy technology.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:

• It is mandatory that all therapists be certified and yearly registered in radiation therapy technology by the ARRT (T) or a holder of a current license as required by the state.
• Board eligible therapists must obtain ARRT board certification
• CPR Required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Entry level with subsequent promotion to Senior Radiation Therapist after a minimum of three years of experience as a staff Radiation Therapist.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers accurate ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. May or may not be called upon to perform the duties of CT/Simulation Technologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Correctly identifies the patient using two identifiers. In house patientsrsquo; wristbands are used as an identifier. Other identifiers are name, DOB, driverrsquo;s license, and a patient photo.
• Delivers approved and accurate radiation treatment prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Checks for signed treatment consent by the patient or patientrsquo;s representative and the attending physician.
• Performs morning warm up (calibration) on treatment machines.
• Verifies radiation treatment machine to be in working order (within machine tolerance levels). Documents the morning readings.
• Informs physicist and engineers of machine malfunctions.
• Has full knowledge of radiation equipment, malfunctions and erratic machine operation.
• Notifies physicist and/or engineer immediately when situation occurs.
• Interacts with co workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital