What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist - Flexi - Acton Road Radiation Oncology position at UAB Medicine?
Position Description
Work Schedule: Flexi, Irregular
Work Location: Radiation Oncology, The Kirklin Clinic at Acton Road
To administer radiation treatments to malignant and benign diseases according to the physician’s prescription and follow all established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements applicable to their role.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate from an accredited School of Radiation Therapy. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
License, Certification And/Or Registration
Currently registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Technologist with Radiation Therapy Designation (R.T.(T) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. If eligible to be certified, certification must be obtained within eighteen (18) months from date of hire. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
REQUIRED FOR ACTON ROAD LOCATION: Currently registered in Computed Tomography (CT) R.T.(CT)(ARRT) or must be obtained within 36 months of employment
Traits & Skills
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Work Schedule: Flexi, Irregular
Work Location: Radiation Oncology, The Kirklin Clinic at Acton Road
To administer radiation treatments to malignant and benign diseases according to the physician’s prescription and follow all established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements applicable to their role.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate from an accredited School of Radiation Therapy. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
License, Certification And/Or Registration
Currently registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Technologist with Radiation Therapy Designation (R.T.(T) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. If eligible to be certified, certification must be obtained within eighteen (18) months from date of hire. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
REQUIRED FOR ACTON ROAD LOCATION: Currently registered in Computed Tomography (CT) R.T.(CT)(ARRT) or must be obtained within 36 months of employment
Traits & Skills
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.