Radiaiton Therapist I

US Oncology Inc

silver spring, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$32.38–$49.81 Per Hour
SKILLS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Cancer, Clinical Training, Corporate Policies, Electronic Medical Records, External Audit, Hematology, Oncology, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Radiation Therapy, Record Keeping, Safety/Work Safety, Treatment Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
silver spring, MD
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview

Join Our Team at Maryland Oncology Hematology!

We're looking for passionate and talented professionals to join our team in providing exceptional cancer care. If you're dedicated to making a difference for patients, physicians, and colleagues, we want to hear from you! With 15+ locations across Maryland and DC, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.

Explore opportunities with us and apply today!

The general pay scale for this position at MOH is $32.38 - $49.81 per hour. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

Sign-On Bonus

A sign-on bonus of $10,000 will be awarded upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including background checks, credential verification, and onboarding documentation. This bonus is subject to applicable taxes and will be paid in accordance with company payroll policies.

SCOPE: Under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
  • Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
  • Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
  • Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
  • Accurately makes custom molds.
  • Accurately completes simple mu calculations.
  • Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
  • Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program. Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience actively practicing as an RTT. ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.

About the Company

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US Oncology Inc

The US Oncology Network believes local cancer care is better care. We empower the delivery of advanced integrated cancer care through our network of independent physicians who share expertise and resources to provide quality, value-based care close to home.

Our clinical and business support capabilities, expertise and industry-leading technologies keep local practices at the forefront of high quality, efficient care delivery while enabling practice success, quality of life and financial security for physicians.

  • 25 years of oncology practice management expertise
  • Leader in value-based cancer care with over 900 physicians participating in the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Innovation Oncology Care Model – one fourth of the entire population of physicians nationwide
  • Over 1,400 affiliated physicians
  • More than 450 cancer treatment center locations across the United States
  • Over 995,000 patients treated annually
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
https://www.usoncology.com/