- Location
- Valdosta, Georgia, United States · published · Tallahassee, Florida, United States · New York, New York, United States · Dallas, Texas, United States · Jacksonville, Florida, United States · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workable
Description
Radiation Therapist - 2 Openings
Location: Valdosta, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Day Shift
Openings: 2
Sign-On Bonus: $40,000
Relocation Assistance: Available
Blue United Sourcing is seeking two experienced Radiation Therapists to join a comprehensive outpatient cancer center in Valdosta, Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist who wants to work alongside an experienced radiation oncology team while utilizing advanced radiation therapy and imaging technology.
The Radiation Therapist delivers therapeutic radiation under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and provides high-quality technical and patient care as an integral member of the radiation therapy team. The role also supports patient needs assessment, student education, treatment documentation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The center is specifically looking to add experienced therapists with approximately 2–3 or more years of substantive clinical experience preferred. For an experienced therapist with strong leadership capabilities, there may also be an opportunity for long-term professional growth as the department considers future succession planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver prescribed therapeutic radiation treatments accurately and safely under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist.
- Complete simulation rotations and treatment setups while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Construct custom immobilization devices and fabricate treatment devices as needed.
- Perform treatment imaging and follow departmental imaging and positioning protocols.
- Maintain accurate treatment records, chart documentation, scheduling information, and patient charges.
- Prepare treatment rooms and equipment for procedures while prioritizing responsibilities and maintaining an efficient workflow.
- Participate in treatment planning, problem-solving, chart rounds, quality assurance, audits, and process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Radiation Oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, fellow therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary oncology team.
- Support student education and clinical objectives as appropriate.
- Maintain required professional credentials, continuing education, and regulatory standards.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while communicating effectively with patients and their families.
Technology & Treatment Environment
The Radiation Oncology department operates within a comprehensive cancer center and features an integrated Elekta treatment environment, including:
- Two matched Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators
- Vision RT surface-guided radiation therapy on both treatment units
- Large-bore CT simulator with 4D capability
- Six-degree-of-freedom hexapod capability on one treatment unit
- Elekta Mosaic oncology EMR integrated with Epic
- Treatment planning transitioning to Elekta Monaco
The center provides a broad range of advanced radiation treatments, including 3D conformal therapy, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, and SGRT.
Previous Elekta experience is preferred but is not required for permanent hires. The department is experienced in training therapists on its equipment and provides hospital, cancer center, and radiation oncology orientation, with new therapists typically beginning in Simulation to learn the department's workflow.