The University of Maryland Medical System
Senior Radiation Therapist, Proton Therapy Center
The University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Senior Radiation Therapist, Proton Therapy Center
Full-timeShift: DayLocation: Medical CenterPosition Type: Non-ExemptExperience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland.General SummaryUnder moderate supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established standards and practices. Patients served include Adult through Adult Geriatric.MissionAll employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.Reporting RelationshipsReports to Operations Manager of the Tate Cancer Center and Senior Radiation Therapist.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an AMA approved program in Radiation Therapy Technology or Radiologic Technology is required. An Associate of Science degree in Radiation Therapy Technology is preferred.Registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is required.Licensure as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in the state of Maryland is required.CPR certification is required.Three years of clinical practice in Radiation Therapy is required.Working ConditionsWorks inside a clinical environment. Exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple demands. May be required to work on rotating shifts and participate in on-call rotation. Must practice established radiation safety principles; to include wearing and maintaining film badges in the prescribed manner, wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment, including but not limited to lead aprons, gloves, etc.Physical RequirementsFrequent standing, walking, stooping, and bending. Reaching for and handling equipment and supplies including lead focus blocks weighing up to 25lbs (with assistance) 80% of the time. Lifting, pushing/pulling, and transferring patients 50% of the time on/off treatment tables via wheelchairs and/or stretchers. Manual dexterity for operating equipment and computer; visual acuity for viewing display monitors and reading patient charts. Acute hearing required to assimilate oral communication from patient, physician, other health care team members, and family.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Full-timeShift: DayLocation: Medical CenterPosition Type: Non-ExemptExperience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland.General SummaryUnder moderate supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established standards and practices. Patients served include Adult through Adult Geriatric.MissionAll employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.Reporting RelationshipsReports to Operations Manager of the Tate Cancer Center and Senior Radiation Therapist.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an AMA approved program in Radiation Therapy Technology or Radiologic Technology is required. An Associate of Science degree in Radiation Therapy Technology is preferred.Registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is required.Licensure as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in the state of Maryland is required.CPR certification is required.Three years of clinical practice in Radiation Therapy is required.Working ConditionsWorks inside a clinical environment. Exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple demands. May be required to work on rotating shifts and participate in on-call rotation. Must practice established radiation safety principles; to include wearing and maintaining film badges in the prescribed manner, wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment, including but not limited to lead aprons, gloves, etc.Physical RequirementsFrequent standing, walking, stooping, and bending. Reaching for and handling equipment and supplies including lead focus blocks weighing up to 25lbs (with assistance) 80% of the time. Lifting, pushing/pulling, and transferring patients 50% of the time on/off treatment tables via wheelchairs and/or stretchers. Manual dexterity for operating equipment and computer; visual acuity for viewing display monitors and reading patient charts. Acute hearing required to assimilate oral communication from patient, physician, other health care team members, and family.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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