Description
Hourly Wage Estimate: $37.07 - $55.63 / hour
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Introduction
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Radiation Oncology Therapist today with HCA HealthONE Rose.
Benefits
HCA HealthONE Rose, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Radiation Oncology Therapist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Radiation Therapist functions as an integral member of the radiation oncology team. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for accurately delivering the prescribed course of treatment to each patient and closely monitoring and reporting any discrepancies in the patient set up.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of treatment, assessment, and implementation of the prescribed treatment plan.
· Displays professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient.
· Demonstrates knowledge of the specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies for the patient population of the department.
· Recognizes changes in the patient's status/condition and reports to appropriate personnel.
· Demonstrates effective verbal and electronic communication skills in order to maintain an accurate Electronic Medical Record.
· Utilizes treatment accessories to accurately reproduce the radiation treatment.
· Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology to include simulation and treatment processes to ensure optimal radiation treatment delivery.
· Ensures that all QA procedures are complete and within tolerances before proceeding with patient treatment as outlined in department policies and procedures (any abnormalities/inconsistencies should be reported to the proper authority).
· Works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and therapy team to construct immobilization devices or custom blocking techniques that are conducive to conformal radiation therapy.
· Utilizes sophisticated imaging equipment for precise tumor localization.
· Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
· Has working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies.
· Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement" of the organization.
· Practices within the Department's policies and procedures.
· Works collaboratively with the radiation oncology team to develop an efficient and positive work environment that promotes exceptional patient care.
· Supports departmental goals.
· Must maintain a current ARRT certification, licensure, and complete any additional training required by Sarah Cannon.
· Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values as set by Sarah Cannon.
Physical & Mental Demands and Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Frequently lifts, reaches or transfers 30 pound objects from one level to another (i.e. lead block).
· Occasionally transfers a patient from a hospital bed to the treatment table, or pushes a patient who lies on a cart or sits in a wheelchair so that it moves away or stays in front of you.
· Constantly walks about on foot, stands, bends, and reaches in any direction.
· Severe visual impairments should be correctable.
What qualifications you will need:
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
ARRT certification in radiation therapy
Graduate from an accredited Radiation Therapy program and certified by the ARRT in Radiation within 6 months of employment
Radiation Therapist
Associate Degree
HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients' total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE's acute care hospitals is Rose. HCA HealthONE Rose has earned its reputation through Rose Babies as Denver's "baby hospital" while becoming a leader in comprehensive women's care. Expert care in orthopedics and total joint replacement, heart and vascular care, oncology, and weight-loss treatment are also pillars of the quality services provided at HCA HealthONE Rose, a proud Magnet-designated hospital for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals' list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Radiation Oncology Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
