Therapist-Radiation - JO Radiation Oncology NEA Baptist Jonesboro

Summary

Performs procedures / treatments according to radiation oncology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and / or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiation Oncology principals / theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures / treatments, as demonstrated by procedure / treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure / treatment plan.
• Implements procedure / treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols / guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure / treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum : Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT with current registry in Therapy (ARRT)(T) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry. Proof of registry (by primary source) must be available within 60 calendar days of graduation. Must also possess State License if required by state. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Experience

Preferred : Recent experience as a Radiation Therapist.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum : ARRT(R);BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED

Special Skills

Minimum : Basic computer literacy skills.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

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Job Summary :

Position : 4287 - Therapist-Radiation

Facility : BMH - NEA Hospital

Department : JO Radiation Oncology NEA Baptist Jonesboro

Category : Radiology & Imaging

Type : Clinical

Work Type : PRN

Work Schedule : Days

Location : US : AR : Jonesboro

Located in the Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas metro area