Lead Radiation Onc Therapist

Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $41.75 - $62.62 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered ( ) for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Introduction $20,000 Sign On Bonus Available to Eligible New Hires Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family Jump-start your career as a(an) Lead Radiation Onc Therapist today with HCA HealthONE Rose. Benefits HCA HealthONE Rose offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits ( _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._ Summary of Key Responsibilities: The Lead Radiation Therapist functions as an integral member of the radiation oncology team. The Lead Radiation Therapist is responsible for accurately delivering the prescribed course of treatment to each patient and closely monitoring and reporting any discrepancies in the patient set up. Lead Radiation Therapist is a role model in demonstrating clinical assessment, interpretive and treatment delivery skills. Demonstrates leadership by overseeing radiation therapists in department and is responsible for ensuring competency of radiation therapy team through training. Lead Radiation Therapist is responsible for facilitating essential communication to department manager regarding operational issues. Participates in specialty areas such as simulation procedures, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, TBI, and HDR treatments. Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of treatment delivery as well as overseeing the correct and appropriate use of the electronic medical record. Lead radiation therapist will work with manager to conduct regularly scheduled technical meetings no less than once per quarter as well as participating in department quality assurance initiatives. Performs and fulfills other duties as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to: u00b7 Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of treatment, assessment, and implementation of the prescribed treatment plan. u00b7 Displays professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient. u00b7 Demonstrates knowledge of the specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies for the patient population of the department. u00b7 Recognizes changes in the patient's status/condition and reports to appropriate personnel. u00b7 Demonstrates effective verbal and electronic communication skills in order to maintain an accurate Electronic Medical Record. u00b7 Utilizes treatment accessories to accurately reproduce the radiation treatment. u00b7 Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology to include simulation and treatment processes to ensure optimal radiation treatment delivery. u00b7 Ensures that all QA procedures are complete and within tolerances before proceeding with patient treatment as outlined in department policies and procedures (any abnormalities/inconsistencies should be reported to the proper authority). u00b7 Works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and therapy team to construct immobilization devices or custom blocking techniques that are conducive to conformal radiation therapy. u00b7 Utilizes sophisticated imaging equipment for precise tumor localization. u00b7 Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety. u00b7 Has working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies. Mandatory: u00b7 Practices and adheres to the u201cCode of Conductu201d philosophy and u201cMission and Value Statementu201d of the organization. u00b7 Practices within the Departmentu2019s policies and procedures. u00b7 Works collaboratively with the radiation oncology team to develop an efficient and positive work environment that promotes exceptional patient care. u00b7 Supports departmental goals. u00b7 Must maintain a current ARRT certification, licensure, and complete any additional training required by Sarah Cannon. u00b7 Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values as set by Sarah Cannon. Physical & Mental Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. u00b7 Frequently lifts, reaches or transfers 30 pound objects from one level to another (i.e. lead block). u00b7 Occasionally transfers a patient from a hospital bed to the treatment table, or pushes a patient who lies on a cart or sits in a wheelchair so that it moves away or stays in front of you. u00b7 Constantly walks about on foot, stands, bends, and reaches in any direction. u00b7 Severe visual impairments should be correctable. Minimum Qualifications: Education: u00b7 Required: Associate Degree u00b7 Preferred: Bacheloru2019s Degree Experience: (Appropriate Education may be substituded for partial experience) u00b7 Required: Graduate from an accredited Radiation Therapy program and certified by the ARRT in Radiation within 6 months of employment. u00b7 Preferred: 3 years or more Certification or License: u00b7 ARRT certification in radiation therapy u00b7 Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross. u00b7 State licensure (if applicable) HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patientsu2019 total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNowu00ae urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONEu2019s acute care hospitals is Rose. HCA HealthONE Rose has earned its reputation through Rose Babies as Denver's u201cbaby hospitalu201d while becoming a leader in comprehensive women's care. Expert care in orthopedics and total joint replacement, heart and vascular care, oncology, and weight-loss treatment are also pillars of the quality services provided at HCA HealthONE Rose, a proud Magnet-designated hospital for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journalsu2019 list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worldu2019s Most Ethical Companiesu00ae by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Created: 2025-11-15