About the Role
Blue United Sourcing is seeking two experienced Radiation Therapists to join a comprehensive outpatient cancer center in Valdosta, Georgia. This role offers the chance to work with an experienced radiation oncology team utilizing advanced technology.
Responsibilities
- Deliver prescribed therapeutic radiation treatments accurately and safely under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist.
- Complete simulation rotations and treatment setups with high accuracy.
- Construct custom immobilization devices and fabricate treatment devices.
- Perform treatment imaging and adhere to departmental imaging and positioning protocols.
- Maintain accurate treatment records, chart documentation, scheduling information, and patient charges.
- Prepare treatment rooms and equipment, 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.
- Maintain required professional credentials, continuing education, and regulatory standards.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care and communicate effectively with patients and their families.
Requirements
- Graduate of a CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology program or equivalent.
- Currently ARRT certification/registration in Radiation Therapy required.
- Current healthcare provider CPR certification.
- Approximately 2–3+ years of Radiation Therapist experience preferred.
- Experience working independently in a clinical radiation oncology environment strongly preferred.
- Experience with Elekta equipment is a plus, but not required.
- Knowledge of adult and geriatric patient care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Ability to remain organized and effective in a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment.
Skills
- Radiation Therapy Technology
- ARRT certification/registration in Radiation Therapy
- Healthcare provider CPR certification
- Adult and geriatric patient care
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Team collaboration
- Organization
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Treatment planning
- Simulation
- Treatment setup
- Immobilization device construction
- Treatment device fabrication
- Treatment imaging
- Positioning protocols
- Chart documentation
- Scheduling
- Patient charging
- Elekta equipment operation (preferred)
Location
- Valdosta, GA
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Direct Hire
- Monday–Friday
- 8-Hour Day Shift
- No weekends
- No call
Experience Level
- 2–3+ years of Radiation Therapist experience preferred
- Experience working independently in a clinical radiation oncology environment strongly preferred
Education Level
- Graduate of a CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology program or equivalent
Benefits
- $40,000 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Low healthcare insurance premiums
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
About the Company
- Operates within a comprehensive cancer center.
- Features an integrated Elekta treatment environment.
- Provides a broad range of advanced radiation treatments, including 3D conformal therapy, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, and SGRT.
- Experienced in training therapists on its equipment.
- Provides hospital, cancer center, and radiation oncology orientation.
