Radiation Therapist

Participates in a variety of patient care and non-patient care duties involved in the planning and administration of radiation therapy to patients.

• Fabricates treatment aids and immobilization devices and performs simulation/AcQsim procedures.
• Collects analyzes and interprets data and performs quality checks.
• Performs radiation treatment delivery.
• Instructs students.
• Ensures patient and employee safety and communicates effectively.
• Participates in educational activities and staff meetings and ensures certification.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

Position Compensation Range: $37.47 - $59.95 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.

Experience: No experience required.

Licensure: American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) certification within 6 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.