Therapist-Radiation

Company: Ascension, A43
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: May 3, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Therapist-Radiation - Radiation Oncology Anc 001 - PRN,Days - Emergency call for irradiation of blood. Lourdes Hospital - Binghamton, NY As our per diem Radiation Therapist, you will truly make a difference on the lives of those suffering from cancer and their families by supporting them through the treatment process. You will work under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologist and other healthcare professionals to care and treat these patients. Why Join Ascension? Lourdes, based in Binghamton, New York, is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. The main hospital campus includes medical, surgical and specialty nursing units, an Ambulatory Care Center, Breast Care Center, a Regional Cancer Center and numerous specialty practices. Reaching beyond the main hospital campus, Lourdes has established a network of primary care providers at 12 convenient sites throughout the region; and the Lourdes at Home and Hospice programs which care for patients in their homes and various nursing facilities. Two mobile mammography vans, a dental van and a medical services van deliver health services out into the region, making health care more easily accessible to surrounding communities. Lourdes is part of Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. What You Will Do As a per diem Radiation Therapist with Lourdes Hospital, you will have the opportunity to administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation. Responsibilities:

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately.
• Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions.
• Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department. What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
  • Required Credential(s):
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the New York Department of Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Renewal of NYS RT required every 4 years.
    • Preferred Credential(s):
      • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Renewal of ARRT required every 2 years. Education:
        • Diploma: High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
        • 1 to 2 years experience preferred. .Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital (Lourdes) complies with all applicable employment laws and regulations. In order to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Lourdes are based on merit, qualifications and abilities.Lourdes does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Lourdes is an EEO/AA employer: M/F/Disabled/Vet.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster: EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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