What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist position at HCA Healthcare?
Description
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Radiation Therapist? At Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Radiation Therapist like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team that makes up the Radiation Oncology Department, the Radiation Therapist will have a significant impact on the improvement of human life. The primary job of the Radiation Therapist is to administer therapeutic radiation to patients while providing the highest quality of patient care possible.
What you will do in this role:
You will explain procedure to patient; you will reinforce Radiation Oncologists advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
You will prepare patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into a specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
You will operate diagnostic equipment, process images, and prepare room with the necessary equipment and supplies for the procedure.
You will minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation safety.
You will have responsibilities relating to ensuring a positive patient encounter including: maintaining accurate patient records, scheduling patients, overseeing patient transportation, ordering supplies and sustaining a clean, healthy work environment.
What qualifications you will need:
A graduate from an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology is required
An American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) is required
A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Radiation Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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