Radiation Therapist - Acton Road

Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Work Location: Radiation Oncology, The Kirklin Clinic at Acton Road

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

To assist in the development of radiation therapy treatment plans. To administer ionizing radiation treatment to patient according to physician's prescription. To follow all applicable established policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. To prepare treatment room. To explain treatment procedure to patient and monitor therapy session for changes in patient's condition. To perform CT simulations and block cutting duties.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate from an accredited School of Radiation Therapy. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree; Capable of assisting patients onto treatment couch. Must be able to lift range shifters (up to 40 lbs.) to slot on collimator. Capability to perform tasks with little supervision.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Currently registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Technologist with Radiation Therapy Designation (R.T.(T) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. If eligible to be certified, certification must be obtained within eighteen (18) months from date of hire. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required. Graduate from an accredited School of Radiation Therapy. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.