INTRODUCTION

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 an Radiation Therapist today with Henrico Doctors’ Hospital Forest.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering therapeutic doses of ionizing radiation; using advanced level linear accelerators; and record and verify treatment software; as well as simulating patients in accordance with prescription and instruction of radiation oncologists.
The Radiation Therapist performs routine, complex, and specialized work as well as integration and administration of new technology. Complex patient procedures include: stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS); single-isocenter multiple metastasis radiotherapy (SIMMR) stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR); advanced use of the ARIA electronic radiation oncology software, OSMS, RPM respiratory gating, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), dynamic wedge, cone beam CT imaging (CBCT), SBRT, and complex tumor localization and tracking procedures. The incumbent provides patient care within a broad range of health care needs, including operating radiographic equipment in the special procedures suites. In addition to performing complex procedures independently, this position is responsible for patient scheduling, anticipating changes in field boosts, simulations, quality assurance procedures and proper billing and documentation.
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for contributing to the efficient operation of the department. If uncredentialed at time of hire, successful ARRT within six month of hire is required. The Radiation Therapist is expected to become proficient in the specialized areas that their supervisor deems necessary by one year of date of hire. Work at this level is performed under the general supervision of the Radiation Therapist Lead and the Radiation Oncology Manager.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NEED:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Radiation Therapist
• ARRT within six months of hire required
• Associate Degree
  Henrico Doctors’ Hospital has provided quality healthcare services to the Richmond community since 1974. We give patient’s access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 340-bed hospital is one of the region’s leading acute care facilities. The hospital offers a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in trauma, cardiovascular and neurological care, women’s health, oncology, and groundbreaking diagnostic imaging. We are a national trendsetter in kidney transplants through the Virginia Transplant Center. As part of the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery, we drive the state in minimally invasive procedures with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries.
  We are proud to be the recipient of several national awards. The awards include Top 100 Hospital by Truven Health Analytics®, 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services and Treatment of Stroke, and Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award. We have many other Five-Star clinical achievements recognizing our heart, stroke, and critical care programs.
  At Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
  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

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