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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.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Innovative technology, including:
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.
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