Radiation Therapist, Sr.

An experienced and skilled Radiation Therapist focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective handling of daily activities in all treatment areas. Manages care and implements treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients their families and under direction of the physician and other members of the Radiation Oncology team. Seeks as well as provides feedback to improve clinical practice and quality of care. Assumes a leadership role while seeking guidance from appropriate staff.

SIGN ON BONUS POSSIBLE!

• Robust Brachytherapy program utilizing Siemens CT on Rails (unique equipment)

• Existing and growing Total Body Irradiation Program

• Diverse array of treatment machines and modalities including new Varian TrueBeam, Tomotherapy, Siemens CT Simulator, and MRI Guided Viewray treatment machine to provide Adaptive Therapy

• Unique cases and patient population, involvement with national protocols and studies

• Academic center working with Residents, Medical Students, and clinical Site for Virginia Western Community College Radiation Therapy Student program

• Respect for Work life balance - committed focus to meet professional and personal needs

• Wonderful Community of Charlottesville - best place to live, UVA events and opportunities

• Offer career growth and ladder, development to an expanded role and responsibilities

• Performs Simulation/CT-Simulation procedures including fabrication of treatment aids & immobilization devices.

• Collects analyzes and interprets data and performs quality assurance checks.

• Performs radiation treatment delivery.

• Ensures patient and employee safety.

• Communicates effectively with patients and staff.

• Participates in educational activities and staff meetings and ensures certification.

• Demonstrates leadership in the delivery of all aspects of radiation treatment at the Senior Radiation Therapist level.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $38.98 - $62.37 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Experience: 3 years experience required; 5 years preferred.

Licensure: Certified to practice in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requirements: Standing for prolonged periods, frequent bending/stooping and traveling, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion - computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.