Radiation Therapist
bhs baptist healthcare
📍 paducah kentucky united states🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Summary**
**Job Description:**
**Radiation Therapist**
**Full-Time, First Shift**
Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, the radiation therapy technologist treats patients with ionizing radiation accurately and efficiently per physician’s prescription.
**Job Duties:**
* Administers ionizing radiation and consults with Radiation Oncologist regarding examinations as necessary.
* Assists Radiation Oncologist in performing simulations and fabricating immobilization devices.
* Stocks treatment rooms with linen and supplies and maintains knowledge of equipment in all areas.
* Participates in the education of students of the Radiologic Technology Program and Radiation Therapy Program.
**Requirements:**
* Associate degree from an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes, or military training graduate of JRCERT-accredited program required.
* Active licensure through the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy required.
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registration required.
**Preferred Requirements:**
* Experience using Aria and Varian linear accelerators.
**Benefits:**
* Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
* Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
* Employee Assistance Program
* Retirement plans with company match
### _If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!_
### Baptist Health is an _Equal Employment Opportunity_ employer.