Radiation Therapist II

• Hampton Proton is the nation’s 8th proton therapy facility and one of the largest free-standing proton clinics in the world.
• The state-of-the-art treatment and research center has four gantry rooms and one fixed beam room.
• Hampton Proton has been treating a variety of cancers since August 2010.
• Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute (Hampton Proton) began with a vision.
• After the instillation of the first proton cancer treatment institute in 1990, rumblings of the therapy’s success reached Hampton University president, Dr.
• William R.
• Harvey.
• Upon learning more about the treatment from a Hampton University alumnus, he assembled a team to assess the feasibility of what would become the largest free-standing proton therapy facility in the world.
• Hampton Proton provides one of the best healthcare opportunities anywhere in our great nation, and you are a vital member of this important team.
• How well we accomplish our goals of conquering cancer and saving lives largely depends on your daily contributions, as Hampton Proton’s true character is reflected through the manner in which all of our patients are treated.
• Only your best efforts enable us to continue to achieve excellence in everything we do.
• Radiation Therapist The Radiation Therapist reports directly to the Radiation Therapy Supervisor and indirectly to the Director of Clinical Operations.
• The Radiation Therapist safely delivers proton therapy treatments and CT simulations following Hampton Proton policies and procedures with the highest level of quality and compassion for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, accurate, and efficient proton radiation therapy treatments according to the prescription and any treatment protocol provided by the Radiation Oncologist. Explain treatment procedures to patients and/or family members, and respond effectively to patient inquiries, and refer medical questions to appropriate personnel. Understand patient history and diagnosis to perform chart checks for complete treatment documentation. Accurately input treatment related data into the oncology record and verify system(s). Schedule treatments for patients, provide patient education by discussing treatment procedures, and assure understanding. Perform CT simulations on a rotational shift. Acquire and evaluate digital portal images for technical quality, treatment accuracy, and use/construct immobilization devices as needed. Perform basic dosimetry procedures as directed for collecting and documenting data acquired during the simulation procedure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy program. Current R.T.(T)(ARRT) certification is required. Possess a current Virginia license as a Radiologic Technologist. Hampton Proton is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other bias prohibited by law. Learn more about Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a current job opportunity with Hampton Proton, please contact the Human Resources Department at HR@HamptonProton.org with “Disability Assistance” in the subject line. Other recruiting and/or general inquiries of any kind may not be answered.