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Radiation Therapist Senior - AHN Cancer Institute Saint Vincent

Highmark Health
Posted a month ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Radiation Therapist who will treat patients, mentor staff, and manage daily operations in Radiation Oncology.
  • The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist and appropriate certifications including Radiation Therapy Certification and Registration.
  • Key responsibilities include coordinating staffing coverage, maintaining electronic medical records, troubleshooting treatment equipment issues, and delivering prescribed radiation treatments.
  • The role also involves performing patient simulations and educating patients according to department guidelines, with additional duties as assigned.
  • Compensation details are not specified, but candidates must also meet certain compliance requirements including CPR certification and various background clearance certificates.

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Treats patients, mentors, supervises work performed by therapy staff and contributes to the management of daily operations in Radiation Oncology.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinates daily staffing coverage, rotations and time usage in the treatment area. (10%)
  • Reviews and maintains electronic medical records for treatment delivery, charge entry and quality assurance. (20%)
  • Troubleshoots problems related to treatment equipment, patient schedules, and staffing. (15%)
  • Performs patient simulations, delivers a prescribed radiation treatment, and assesses/educates patients according to specific department guidelines. (40%)
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required which may include but not limited to mentoring employees/students and participating in hospital initiatives. (15%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

  • Radiation Therapy Certification and Registration
  • 3 years’ experience as a Radiation Therapist

Additional Employment Requirements:

  • CPR – American Heart Association

  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.


As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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