Radiation Therapist

Company Description

Our team is expanding and would love for you to join our work family! Highlands Oncology Group is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for a full-time Radiation Therapist to join our Northwest Arkansas (NWA) based cancer centers. Highlands is a progressive multidisciplinary practice that provides a full range of radiation therapy procedures. Equipment includes an all Varian external beam environment (Truebeam x 3, Trilogy, 21iX, Halcyon), Aria 16.1, Align RT, and Brainlab Exactrac. Come join our growing organization and enjoy knowing that you work for an organization dedicated to making the lives of others better.

Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is beloved by its 500k inhabitants for many reasons. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, the natural scenery is one of the top rationales. The area continues to attract the nature-oriented individual with its abundance of state parks, community green spaces, parks, and trails including the Razorback Greenway which spans 26 miles and connects 6 cities. If hiking or water sports are your thing, be sure to check out Hobbs State Park, Devil’s Den State Park, White River trout fishing, Beaver Lake, Buffalo National River or any number of other parks and rivers just a few short drive from NWA. From the thriving economy, featuring multiple Fortune 500 companies and the home of the University of Arkansas, to the scenery and recreation, Northwest Arkansas has a diverse character, unique to our region. A great place for families and individuals alike, if you’re looking for a new place to call home, don’t pass up this opportunity.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Radiation Therapist located in Fayetteville, AR. The Radiation Therapist will be responsible for administering radiation treatments to patients and ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the process.

• Perform quality radiation treatments and procedures within practice standards.
• Follow radiation safety precautions and departmental guidelines.
• Maintains high standards of professional performance and appearance.
• Perform all required and established documentation of patient procedures.
• Complete periodic checks of the patient chart for accuracy.
• Routinely maintains precise patient skin markings and records any changes or alterations in the patient setup notes.
• Maintain constant audio and visual contact with the patient during radiation treatment or other procedures.
• Complete quality assurance procedures as outlined for each machine.
• Help ensure that all physicians see their patients on a weekly basis.
• Schedules patients and manages the daily schedule for the therapy unit to which assigned.
• Responsible for capturing accurate patient treatment charges and physician oversite.
• Perform as a team. Relieves, or assists other radiation therapists in performance of their duties as time and scheduling permits.
• Maintains organized and clean work areas including treatment rooms.
• Attend all departmental meetings and be actively involved in departmental processes.
• Complete annual skills competencies and training.
• Maintain compliance with patient privacy and organizational policies.
• Must be flexible to work necessary hours including possible overtime and at either Highland’s location.
• May be included in a call rotation for weekend and holiday coverage.
• Other duties as required by the Lead Therapist, Supervisor, Directory, or Providers.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent communication skills and etiquette via phone and computer.
• Adaptability: able to change and adapt to new technology, processes, and schedules.
• Open minded and able to think “out of the box.”
• Able to multitask and work in multiple EMR systems.
• Strong computer skills.
• Positive attitude with excellent attention to detail and organization.

• Holds a current license from the Arkansas Department of Health in Radiation Therapy.
• At minimum a temporary license from the Arkansas Department of Health must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• Graduate of an approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology
• ARRT certification obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• Maintain all professional continued education and licensure requirements.
• ARIA software experience preferred.

• The physical demands for this position include reaching, bending, sitting, standing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Patient care requires assisting patients from wheelchairs and transfers from stretchers.
• This position also requires some repetitive motions.
• Moderate to extended periods of time standing and walking, sometimes for a full shift.
• Light to moderate amount of time spent at a computer workstation in a sitting position.
• This position also requires some repetitive motions with computer and phone utilization.