Radiation Therapist

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Radiation Therapist today with HCA Florida Capital Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Job Summary:

The Radiation Therapist functions as an integral member of the radiation oncology team. The team provides patient care and supportive services that are directed towards achievement of patient care outcomes through the integrated skills of all team members in the department. The Radiation Therapist, as a member of the team, is responsible for the accurate delivery of prescribed planned course of Radiation Therapy to patients in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Responsible for treatment delivery and maintenance of prescribed standards. Monitors patients for unusual reactions and events. Observes Radiation Safety measures for patients and personnel. Responsible for other related duties as required. 

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of treatment, reassessment, development and implementation of the patient's prescription/orders in accordance with the department standards and policies and as prescribed by the physician. 
• Displays professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of the specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies for the specific patient population of the department. 
• Recognizes and reports changes in patient's status and condition and reports to appropriate personnel. 
• Continuously prioritizes patient needs and nursing problems based on observations and data collection. 
• Demonstrates effective written communication skills; Maintains accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation. 
• Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills in the clinical setting. 
• Observes the clinical progress of the radiation oncology patient, uses clinical decision making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications. 
• Utilizes treatment accessories to accurately reproduce the radiation treatment. 
• Adheres to radiation safety procedure protocol.  

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
• (ARRT-T) Radiation Therapy
• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy training program
• 3 years of Radiation Therapy experience preferred 

Benefits

HCA Florida Capital Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Capital Hospital offers compassionate care and state-of-the-art treatment options. We employ a robust team of cancer doctors. Doctors include radiation oncologists, surgeons, nurses and rehabilitation specialists. Our cancer team will work to make sure you have access to the treatment and support services you need. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Radiation Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.