Jefferson Health Plans·Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for delivering prescribed radiation doses and performing patient simulations as determined by the radiation oncologist. They must accurately document treatment data and manage patient scheduling to ensure efficient throughput and high-quality care.
Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation dose to patients, and simulate patients as determined by the radiation oncologist. Patient population ranges from young adulthood through late adulthood.
Summary Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation dose to patients, and simulate patients as determined by the radiation oncologist. Patient population ranges from young adulthood through late adulthood.
Job Duties
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
Prepares patient for radiation treatment according to chart directions with a high degree of accuracy to ensure appropriate radiation delivery.
Performs simulation on patients for the purpose of setting up daily radiation treatments with a high degree of accuracy as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
Delivers radiation treatments to appropriate patients according to chart specifications with high degree of accuracy utilizing verification or port films to document radiation placement to ensure high quality of patient care.
On initial treatment visit and subsequent visits, as outlined in policy and procedure manual, determines treatment accuracy utilizing verification or port films to document radiation placement to ensure high quality patient care.
Schedules patients utilizing radiation oncology computer system according to guidelines developed by Chief-Radiation Therapist thereby ensuring efficient patient throughput.
Documents simulation and treatment data in patient chart to assure compliance with radiation oncology prescription.
Maintains daily statistics for review with Chief-Radiation Therapist and various administrative personnel and other agencies to assist in planning for the future needs of department.
Utilizes department and hospital computer systems to accurately enter charges and other patient information resulting in the appropriate billing and tracking.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address: 3941 Commerce Avenue, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.
Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
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Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Candidates must be a graduate of an AMA approved radiation therapy school and hold a Registered Technologist (RT) certification from the ARRT. Physical ability to lift 40-50 lbs and perform patient transfers is required.
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Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.