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Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Radiation Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

+ Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Radiation Therapist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Administer Radiation Therapy to patients per physician order and under the guidance of qualified physician. Medical devices in use include Linear Accelerators, CT scanner, and Mosaiq RV system.

Verify / document prescribed treatment dose before treatment, verify all fields, field sizes, collimator angles, gantry angles and any other aspect of the treatment prior to initiating therapy.

Performs a timeout procedure prior to the initiation of therapy by asking patient name, date of birth, and site of treatment. (Staff must ensure patient points to actual treatment site including laterality).*

Ensure accurate placement of all treatment devices, aids, MLC

Place and immobilize patient to ensure accurate treatment. Maintain constant visual and verbal contact with the patient during treatment to assure patient remains in proper position.*

Chart treatment details accurately and neatly in the patient record. Check thoroughly for any mathematical or documentation errors.*

Provides for all appropriate imaging prior to patient treatment. Ensures accuracy of such imaging in relation to the patient’s treatment field.*

Capable of performing necessary device fabrication. Includes blocks, cutouts, bolus etc.*

Initiates and documents appropriate teaching to patient and family as required.*

Able to perform CT / simulation with minimal supervision.*

Able to operate Mosaiq accurately. *

Assists with special event/screening per year.*

What qualifications you will need:

EXPERIENCE

Required:1-2 years’ experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred.

EDUCATION

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy.

Must be ASRT credentialed or board eligible.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Required: ASRT Certified RT (T) or board eligible.

Hours: PRN

LewisGale Medical Center (https://lewisgale.com/locations/lewisgale-medical-center/) has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, 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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 PRN opening. We review all applications. 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