Radiation Therapy Job
Allied Health Job Info.
| Facility: | The Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute |
| Location: | St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, Not Specified USA |
| Degree: | Master |
| Compensation: | Comensurate with degree and experience. |
| Perm/Temp: | Perm |
| Workload: | Full Time |
| Supervisory Exp.: | Yes |
| Certifications: | ARRT |
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| Date Posted: | 02/04/2010 |
Job Contact Info.
| Job Number: | www.ckci.org |
| Contact Name: | Edward Aribisala |
| Company: | The Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute |
| Agency: | No |
| Phone: | 340-775-5433 |
| Fax: | 340-714-5433 |
| Website: | Visit Website |
| List All Jobs: | The Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute Jobs |
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About Radiation Therapy Jobs
Radiation therapists (RTT) work with radiation oncologists and are an integral part of the cancer care team. They are responsible for delivering a prescribed course of radiation under a doctor's prescription and supervision. They maintain daily records and regularly check machines to ensure they are working properly. They interact regularly with very ill, grieving individuals and faces special demands and daily challenges.
Radiation therapists go through a two-to-four year educational program following high school or college. They take a special examination and must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). In addition, many states require that radiation therapists be licensed. (Source: radiologyinfo.com)
Position Description:
Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute is in need of an experienced, clinically oriented Chief Radiation Therapist to join one Radiation Oncologist, two Radiation Therapist and a CMD. The Chief Therapist duties will be to assess, plan,
implement, evaluate, supervise and document the care of patients and to provide day-to-day management of the radiation therapy department. CKCI is a part of Schneider Regional Medical Center and the preferred candidate would be able to function as Chief Radiation Therapist for the Cancer Institute.
Facility and Equipment:
CKCI is a beautiful, three year old cancer center attached to SRMC with one floor for chemotherapy and the ground floor dedicated to radiation therapy. Radiation is delivered with a Varian Clinac 21EX using 120 leaf MLC for IMRT and PV for patient positioning. OBI is planned for the near future to enable IGRT treatments. Varis is used along with Eclipse treatment planning. Aria will be installed soon. IMRT plans are checked using PV Dosimetry and point measurement in phantom. There is an active seed implant program using I-125 seeds and planning with Variseed. A Gamma Med Plus is available for HDR treatments. Simulations are all done on a dedicated Siemens CT system.
Employer and Environment:
Schneider Regional Medical Center is located on the outskirts of Charlotte Amalie on the US Virgin Island of St. Thomas in the “American Caribbean”. Just a ferry ride away is the National Park island of St. John’s or the British Virgin Islands. St. Croix or Puerto Rico can be reached by a short sea plane ride. St. Thomas has numerous, beautiful beaches and mountain aerie homes with wonderful “down island” views.
CREDENTIALS:
Preferred: MS with Board Certification in Radiation Therapy,and 5 years experience preferred.
Required: Minimum, MS with Board Certification in Therapy and 5 years experience