University of Virginia
Location
Charlottesville, VA | United States
Job description
Participates in a variety of patient care and non-patient care duties involved in the planning and administration of radiation therapy to patients.
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
Fabricates treatment aids and immobilization devices and performs simulation/AcQsim procedures.
Collects analyzes and interprets data and performs quality checks.
Performs radiation treatment delivery.
Instructs students.
Ensures patient and employee safety and communicates effectively.
Participates in educational activities and staff meetings and ensures certification.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Position Compensation Range: $33.94 - $54.30 Hourly
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program
Experience: No experience required
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
Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to 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.
Position Compensation Range: $33.94 - $54.30 Hourly
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