BJC HealthCare is hiring a Full-time Charge Certified Clnical Radiation Therapist Educator at our Barnes Jewish Hospital Center for Advanced Medicine located in St. Louis, MO!!!
Position Details:
5 8's M-F
No weekends!! No Call!!
Completed an accredited Radiation Therapy program
Board Certified by the ARRT
Radiology, Medical Imaging, Cancer Care, Radiation Therapy, RT(T), Radiation Therapy & Dosimetry
Radiation Oncology
Complex Treatments, Innovative Team
Various Treatment Machines
Advanced treatment techniques utilizing the latest technology in the radiation therapy field
Why Join Us?
Increased Compensation Packages
Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1
Several Retirement Options including a 401K plan and either a Pension Plan or a 403 (b)
Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team
Diverse patient population
Growth Opportunities to Learn New Skills and Advance (cross-train)
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Radiation Oncology Department houses a variety of therapeutic equipment, including 8 linear accelerators; a full Brachytherapy suite; a Gamma Knife center; two CT simulators and a dedicated MRI unit. The department supports two radiation therapy technology programs and a medical dosimeter programs via affiliations with local universities.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provides direct orientation, supervision, and evaluation of radiation therapy staff. Provides clinical training and education and follows all clinical rules deemed necessary by the affiliated hospital and Radiation Oncology department. Performs all responsibilities under the direction of leadership. Performs patient treatments utilizing ionizing radiation under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist.
Responsibilities
Prepares patient and chart prior to start of procedure. Delivers accurate and consistent treatments to patients. Completes treatment process and coordinates patient scheduling.
Collaborates with leadership to assess the educational needs of the staff and establishes and documents work standards for management and introduction of complex protocols used for therapeutic clinical applications.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates ongoing educational and professional development activities and programs for clinical areas.
Responsible for training new employees by performing the following tasks: step-by-step instructions, orientating to the department, ensures the employees follow all appropriate safety and hospital regulations, serves as a guide for new employees, and completes evaluations as deemed necessary by the affiliated institution and/or department.
Collaborates with staff and representatives of other organizations to develop, present and/or evaluate clinically focused training, continuing education and/or professional development opportunities. Attends all necessary clinical affiliated meetings.
BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
R.T.(T)
Preferred Requirements
Experience
5-10 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $5.5 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community healt...h programs and regional economic development.
BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.