Radiation Therapist
University of Maryland Medical System

Glen Burnie, Maryland


Job Description
General Summary

Under moderate supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established standards and practices. Patients served include Adult through Adult Geriatric.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Operations Manager of the Tate Cancer Center and Senior Radiation Therapist

Company Description
Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an approved and accredited radiation therapy program required.
  • Licensed as a radiation therapist in the state of Maryland required.
  • One-year clinical experience in radiation therapy preferred.
  • Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of radiation therapy required.
  • Knowledge of radiation therapy equipment required. Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
Working Conditions

Works inside a clinical environment. Exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple demands. May be physically or verbally abused by patients. May be required to work on rotating shifts. May be required to work beyond normal tour of duty and participate in on-call rotation. Must practice established radiation safety principles; to include wearing and maintaining film badges in the prescribed manner, wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment, including but not limited to lead aprons, gloves, etc. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, and ionizing radiation (not to exceed the legal limits of occupational expose requiring the observance of standard (Universal) precautions and safe handling practices. This position has been classified as low or no exposure risk and does not require the completion of an annual testing, but may require "just in time" testing if the need arises.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, waling, stooping, and bending. Reaching for and handling equipment and supplies including lead focus blocks weighing up to 25lbs (with assistance) 80% of the time. Lifting, pushing/pulling, and transferring patients 50% of the time on/off treatment tables via wheelchairs and/or stretchers. Manual dexterity for operating equipment and computer; visual acuity for viewing display monitors and reading patient charts. Acute hearing required to assimilate oral communication from patient, physician, other health care team members, and family.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



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