Radiation Therapist | Full Time | Mon- Fri 7:30 Am- 5:00 Pm | Oncology | Gainesville

Job description

Overview
Under the general supervision of the Technical Director, the Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy treatments and performs Simulations in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
Radiation Therapists :
• participate in the departmental Quality Assurance program and are the internal experts for accurate delivery of radiation treatments.
• Radiation Therapists have career progression opportunities and are involved with program development. For example, Lead positions or MR Team.
• The department has a wide-variety of treatment equipment including:
• 4 Elekta Linear Accelerators,
• 1 MR Linac - Elekta Unity
• and 1 Varian Trilogy allowing for treatment of the most complex nature with real-time motion management.

In addition, Elekta Flexitron High Dose Rate Brachytherapy and Orthovoltage treatments.
For treatment planning, there is
1 CT Simulator and 1 MR Simulator allowing for treatment planning to be completed with MRI while the patient is in the treatment position.
The Radiation Oncology department utilizes MOSAIQ / EPIC. In addition to Radiation Therapists being involved in direct patient care, they mentor peers, new colleagues and students.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Must be a graduate of a program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education and Accreditation for Radiation Therapy Technology.
• Must be board certified, or board-eligible with certification obtained within 6 months, in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Must hold, without interruption, current license as required by the State of Florida for Radiation Therapy Technology.
• Must obtain BCLS certification within 6 months of employment and continually maintain certification.

Licensure/Certification/Registration : (ARRT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Florida Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Program.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: None