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Radiation Therapist-Hackettstown Medical Center-Per Diem

Atlantic Health System
  • Hackettstown, NJ
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Responsible for performing treatments on patients with radiation therapy as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist according to established practices and standards. Work closely with patients and provide support to them throughout the process by determining their needs, answering questions, and providing the best medical care possible.

    Principal Accountabilities:

    1. Checks prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification. 
    2. Collaborate with all members of the patients care team. 
    3. Prepares equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices, and positions patient according to prescription. 
    4. Enters data into computer and sets controls and delivers treatment according to the physicians approved prescription in department EMR.
    5. Observes and reassures patient during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician. 
    6. Performs daily quality assurance procedures on the linear accelerator and PET CT unit.
    7. Maintains treatment records in the patients EMR chart.
    8. Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others. 
    9. Accurately charge captures treatment performed in the department EMR.
    10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

    At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

    • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
    • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
    • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
    • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
    • Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
    • Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
    • Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
    • Atlantic Medical Group
    • Atlantic Visiting Nurse
    • Atlantic Mobile Health
    • Atlantic Rehabilitation

    We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

    We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

    • Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.\" 
    • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
    • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. 
    • Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. 
    • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
    • Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the \"165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
    • Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
    • Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
    • Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired. 
    Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey. From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy. Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Commission’s advanced certification program; accreditations from the American College of Radiology for mammography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound; sleep disorder center accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and Quality of Care recognition for our cardiopulmonary department from the American Association for Respiratory Care. In addition, we provide education, screenings, support groups and wellness programs for people of all ages through our Center for Healthier Living. 

    Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

    Team Member Benefits
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
    • Life & AD&D Insurance.
    • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
    • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
    • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
    • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
    • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
    • Backup and On-Site Childcare
    • Well-Being Rewards
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
    • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
    • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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    Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

    EEO STATEMENT

    Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
    Atlantic Health System Cancer Care offers unparalleled cancer specialists, clinical trials, innovative technology and medical treatments, and caring support services for more than 6,000 patients a year right here in New Jersey. Ourexpansive networkincludes the flagship Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center and comprehensive oncology programs at Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, and Newton Medical Center. It covers 11 counties in northern and central NJ. So, no matter where patients live or work, they can enter our community of cancer care, spanning prevention to treatment to survivorship. 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHackettstown, NJ

    Skills

    • Academic Adviceunmatched
    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
    • Cancerunmatched
    • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
    • Charge Captureunmatched
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    • Diversityunmatched
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    • Radiation Safetyunmatched
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    • Respiratory Therapyunmatched
    • Sleep Disordersunmatched
    • Sleep Medicineunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
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