Radiation Therapist
Full Time
Your experience matters
Highpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas formerlySumner Regional Medical Center is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Technologist joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.
Heres how youll contribute
Under the direct supervision of the Radiation Therapy Manager and according to established policies and procedures a Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the physician according to established standards and practices. Work is of a confidential nature. Performs other work of the department as required.
Required Skills
One to two years of experience in radiation therapy preferred.
Registry or registry eligible as a radiation therapist in good standing required.
Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources devices and methods to acquire store and retrieve data. Tools include computers as well as clinical guidelines current medical terminology information and communication systems.
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients family members and the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.
Has high level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Works independently but in collaboration with the Radiation Oncology team.
Has working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as well as current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
What were looking for
Registration with the Association of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) and have the designation of Therapist (T) or must be a graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program and be board eligible for the ARRT Radiation Therapy exam. Exam must be successfully passed within 12 months from their date of employment. (Graduation from a Radiation Therapy program board eligibility)
More aboutHighpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas
Highpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas formerlySumner Regional Medical Center is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center who has been providing quality health care to Gallatin Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital Highpoint Health Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1000 employees and 300 physicians.
Highpoint Health Sumner is fully accredited byThe Joint Commissionand is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.
EEOC Statement
Highpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomasis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Highpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health provides a diversified healthcare delivery network that includes community hospital campuses, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities across the United States.