Radiation Therapist

IntroductionExperience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Radiation Therapist Rapides Regional Medical CenterBenefitsRapides Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn More About Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.We are seeking a Radiation Therapist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!Job Summary And QualificationsThe Radiation Therapist will administer the actual radiation treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, and using the parameters as calculated by the Medical Physicist and Dosimetrist. The Radiation Therapist is expected to adhere to all standards of practice for the profession.What you will do in this role:Ability to operate a Linear Accelerator safely and accurately. Knowledge of anatomy as it relates to radiation therapy. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families/significant others. Able to modify job duties and communicate with customers in an age appropriate manner. Ability to interact with other departments and Cancer Center Staff. Ability to schedule and coordinate patient treatments and exams. Promotes the use of universal precautions in situations where indicated. Is aware of patients changing needs as treatment progresses. Maintains work area and treatment rooms in ready condition. Ability to identify potential or actual victims of abuse, and understand proper reporting mechanism. Provides patient, family, and/or significant other education that promotes healthy behaviors, supports recovery, and enables the patient to be involved in decisions regarding their care. Appropriately assesses the patient’s pain and involves the patient in effective management of the pain using age appropriate interventions. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the following age groups: Adult and Geriatric. Machine QA and daily warm-up. CT Simulator daily warm-up. Give patient instructions of Simulation & Treatment procedures. Assist with CT scan for patient simulation. Demonstrates ability to charge all procedures. Perform the following treatment set-ups: Breast-to include 3 fields Pelvis-to include 6 field, 3D, and IMRT Head & Neck, to include IMRT Chest-to include oblique fields Abdomen Brain-to include whole & partial Electron set-up Fabricate immobilization devices-aquaplast, vac-lock Demonstrates ability to take port films and electronic portal images. What qualifications you will need:(ARRT-R) Radiography(ARRT-T) Radiation Therapy, or Associate Degree, or Bachelors DegreeBasic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateRapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Radiation Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.