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Saint Vincent Health Center

Radiation Therapist Senior - AHN Cancer Institute Saint Vincent

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What they do

A Radiation Therapist uses radiation therapy to treat cancer and other diseases. Works in cancer treatment centers in collaboration with oncologists (physicians who specialize in cancer treatment) and other specialists.

$98,066 / year median in Pennsylvania

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Company :
Allegheny Health Network Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Treats patients, mentors, supervises work performed by therapy staff and contributes to the management of daily operations in Radiation Oncology.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates daily staffing coverage, rotations and time usage in the treatment area. (10%) Reviews and maintains electronic medical records for treatment delivery, charge entry and quality assurance. (20%) Troubleshoots problems related to treatment equipment, patient schedules, and staffing. (15%) Performs patient simulations, delivers a prescribed radiation treatment, and assesses/educates patients according to specific department guidelines. (40%) Performs other duties as assigned or required which may include but not limited to mentoring employees/students and participating in hospital initiatives. (15%)
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Radiation Therapy Certification and Registration 3 years' experience as a
Radiation Therapist Additional Employment Requirements:
CPR - American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73
FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Disclaimer:
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
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This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice