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.
  

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.

Position Compensation Range: $37.47 - $59.95 Hourly

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
  
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Certification and education support
  
• Generous Paid Time Off
  

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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