Radiation Therapist I Oncology Treatment

UF Health Shands Hospital - Gainesville

Job ID: 106689
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Oncology Treatment
Shift/Days: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Posted FTE: 1.00 = 40 Hours

Job Opening Summary

Under the general supervision of the Technical Director, the radiation therapist delivers radiation therapy treatments and performs simulations in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Radiation therapists participate in the departmental quality assurance program and are the internal experts for accurate delivery of radiation treatments. Radiation therapists have career progression opportunities and are involved with program development (for example, lead positions or MR team). The department has a wide variety of treatment equipment, including four Elekta linear accelerators, one MR Linac-Elekta Unity and one Varian Trilogy, allowing for treatment of the most complex nature with real-time motion management. In addition, Elekta Flexitron high-dose rate brachytherapy and orthovoltage treatments. For treatment planning, there is one CT simulator and one MR simulator, allowing for treatment planning to be completed with MRI while the patient is in the treatment position. The Radiation Oncology department utilizes MOSAIQ/Epic. In addition to radiation therapists being involved in direct patient care, they mentor peers, new colleagues and students.

Job Opening Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Must be a graduate of a program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education and Accreditation for Radiation Therapy Technology.
  • Must be board certified, or board-eligible with certification obtained within six months, in radiation therapy technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
  • Must hold, without interruption, current license, as required by the State of Florida, for radiation therapy technology.
  • Must obtain BCLS certification within six months of employment and continually maintain certification.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:

  • Employees in this position will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a "frequent driver."

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Florida Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Program.



Minimum Pay Rate - Hourly: $29.03
Midpoint Pay Rate - Hourly: $39.79

 

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UF Health Shands Hospital - Gainesville
Gainesville, FL 32608



Why Work With UF Health

Benefits
Benefits to fit your life.

As you would expect from an organization this size, our core benefits include medical insurance and prescription drug plans, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year and an employee assistance plan. Voluntary benefits include tuition reimbursement, dependent care and health care reimbursement accounts, dental insurance, vision plan and more. Retirement benefits include a 403(b) plan.

About UF Health
About UF Health

UF Health Shands is recognized as Florida’s premier hospital system. We're an integral part of the University of Florida, which ranks as the nation’s Number 1 public university by the Wall Street Journal.

Our steadfast commitment to delivering top-tier clinical care leads to outstanding outcomes, consistently garnering our hospital national acclaim, including:

  • Nine of our specialties rank among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Our hospital has received four consecutive Magnet® designations for high-quality nursing.
  • UF Health Shands Hospital is recognized as a Designated Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for scientific leadership in laboratory and clinical research.
  • We received an “A” on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

It's our privilege to provide exceptional, patient-centered health care that bolsters our communities and strengthens our role as the perennial health care leader in Florida.

About The Area
Welcome to the Sunshine State.

There’s a reason the Sunshine State is the tourism capital of the world and the third-most populous state in the country. As a Florida resident, you’re never far from the world’s best beaches, theme parks and attractions (and their Florida resident discounts), and cultural arts. Factor in our favorable tax rate and entrepreneurial spirit, and it’s easy to see why so many individuals, families and businesses choose to make Florida their home.

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