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Radiation Therapist

Central Maine Medical Center

#BLS #Healthcare #Oncology #ARRT Certification #Radiation Protection #Cancer Care #Radiation Therapist #Therapeutic Care #Imaging Modalities

Quick overview

The Radiation Therapist provides patient services using imaging modalities and X-ray therapy equipment to treat malignancies and pain. They are responsible for applying radiation protection principles and documenting the therapeutic care process according to departmental standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of a radiation therapy program and hold American Registry of Radiation Therapy Technology certification. Current BLS certification and familiarity with State and Federal regulations are also required.

professional certificateBLSTreatment planningPatient careRadiation protectionClinical documentationRadiation therapyImaging modalitiesX-ray therapyDosage delivery

Job description

Overview • Department

Cancer Care Center
Schedule: Part-time, Days
Facility: Central Maine Medical Center
Location: Lewiston, ME 04240 Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

Provides patient services using imaging modalities for simulation and xray therapy equipment to treat patients for malignancies and pain. Applies principles of radiation protection while operating equipment to both localize treatment volume and the delivery of prescribed dosage in accordance with treatment plan. Documents components of the therapeutic care process in a concise, legible format consistent with departmental standards, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Graduate of radiation therapy program required. 2. American Registry of Radiation Therapy Technology certification required. 3. Previous experience desired. 4. Current BLS. 5. Must be familiar with State and Federal regulations. Employment Status Part Time < 60 Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf