Radiation Therapist

OverviewHello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.ResponsibilitiesThe practice of radiation therapy is performed by health care professionals responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for the purpose of treating disease, primarily cancer. This position is responsible for assisting in localizing tumors, participates in treatment planning, proficiency in many modalities, simulation, on -call status, and delivering high doses of ionizing radiation treatment to patients in accordance with prescription and instructions from Radiation Oncologists under direction of the Manager of Radiation Oncology.

Selects the most appropriate and efficient action plan after reviewing all pertinent data and assessing the patient's abilities and condition.

Determines the need for and selects supplies, accessory equipment, shielding, positioning and immobilization devices.

Verifies patient identification and the procedure requested or prescribed.

Reviews all available patient medical record information to verify the appropriateness of the procedure requested or prescribed.

Assesses factors that may negatively affect the procedure, such as medications, patient history, insufficient patient preparation or artifact producing objects.

Recognizes signs and symptoms of an emergency.

Explains to the patient each step of the action plan as it occurs and elicits the cooperation of the patient.

Calculates monitor units utilizing Rad Calc for simple emergent simulations.

Verifies consent, insurance authorization and orders prior to simulation.

QualificationsMINIMUMSuccessful completion of an accredited education program in radiation therapy.Minimum 18 months experience as a radiation therapist in a radiation oncology clinic.Certificate in Radiation Therapy and Associates of Applied Science in Radiography required.Registered as a Radiation Therapist, RT(T), by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (CT ARRT)American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CT PRBLS)Licensed as a Certified Therapy Technologist (CTT) by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Special Licensing (LIC CTT).PREFERREDAssociates of Applied Science in Radiation Therapy preferred.24 months experience as a radiation therapist in a radiation oncology clinic.Pay Range$53.05 - $53.05 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.