Job Description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network – Proudly Part of Jefferson Health is seeking highly motivated professional Radiation Therapist(s) to join the Radiation Oncology Department across the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton area, with multiple openings! Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute's radiation therapy program is nationally recognized for maintaining the highest safety and care standards. The department consists of 3 Varian True Beams and a Varian Edge, an HDR unit, Gamma Knife Icon and a GE CT simulator. Aria is used as the Record and Verify system in combination with Epic. 

The Patient population is of all ages at this location. A wide variety of patients are treated using IMRT, SRT, SBRT, Breath Hold, Vision RT and Gating. Treatments also include non-cancerous conditions, and our program has recently expanded to treating Osteo Arthritis patients.

With the Jefferson Health Merger the tuition assistance program has enhanced benefits and new opportunities, aligns benefits across our organization, helps you to take advantage of special colleague discounts at Thomas Jefferson University and supports your professional development.

About the job:
Administers radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Travels between LVHN/LVPG Radiation Oncology sites as necessary. Trains and mentors new radiation therapists and students in addition to the duties of the radiation therapist.

Job Duties

• Delivers a prescribed course of radiation therapy to patients and provides continuous monitoring during treatment. Schedules daily treatment appointments, answers patient questions, and explains the procedures being performed.
• Serves as a liaison between patient and other members of their care team and reinforces recommendations given to the patient concerning reaction to treatment and care of irradiation area, prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects. Observes patient for any unusual reactions or events.
• Monitors radiation equipment inventory and follows all safety regulations regarding radiation exposure.
• Participates in CT Simulation procedures and/or other treatments/procedures.
• Participates in on-call, if applicable.
• Keeps current regarding developments, trends and techniques in radiation therapy and equipment.
• Mentors and teaches students and new employees.
• Trains and supports other radiation therapists in current or new department equipment/procedures, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent or
• Technical School Diploma Accredited Radiation Therapy Program
• 2 years Radiation Therapist, ARRT Board Certified
• Analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
• Ability To keep confidential information regarding patients, and team members.
• Ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, record treatment data in patients' records, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay patients' needs to appropriate personnel.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic health records.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days
• T - Radiation Therapy ARRT - State of Pennsylvania
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Radiation Therapy or equivalent

Details about our Cancer Institute:

Our cancer program encompasses eight Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) hospitals, all of which embrace our mission of providing outstanding, safe, timely, and compassionate care for the patients and communities we serve.

Recent accreditations by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancer – and our recognition as an Integrated Network Cancer Program – show that we provide uniform, coordinated and consistent cancer care to patients from all locations. We are continually advancing our knowledge and treatment modalities in complete dedication to quality care and outcomes for our patients and their families.

The Cancer Institute takes care of patients in our community, as well as serving as a tertiary referral center. In 2023, we provided diagnostics, treatment, and second opinion recommendations to more than 6,500 patients in 30 Pennsylvania counties. Beyond that, 94 patients from across the country chose our cancer program for their care.

Member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Alliance, one of only three cancer institutes in the country.

• Seven hospital locations.
• Seven Multidisciplinary clinics.
• More than 90 clinicians.
• First in PA to offer Histotripsy- alternative treatment for patients with liver cancer.
• First and only Stem Cell Therapy Program in the region.
• Only healthcare system in the region to have 2 Mammogram coaches.
• High performing robotic surgeons: M. Bijoy Thomas, MD has performed more than 4,000.
• Offering more than 150 clinical trials. Including those that are not typically offered at a community hospital setting:
  • Pancreatic cancer- Phase 2 for ELI-002 7P
  • Melanoma
  • Colorectal

Innovative technology, including:

• SpaceOAR,®
• Gamma Knife® Icon™
• Varian Edge® radiosurgery system

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Shift work,

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