Imaging Specialist III-IV (Radiation Therapist)

Job Description

East Hawaii Health Cancer Center has an exciting opportunity for a Radiation Therapist to work in our Radiation Oncology (Oncology Acute) department. East Hawaii Health Cancer Center is a division of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation’s East Hawaii Region, which includes Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Ka’u Hospital and Honoka'a Hospital. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Radiation Therapist (Imaging Specialist) is responsible for independently performing a variety of radiation therapy treatments, simulations, treatment planning and fabrication of specialized treatment aide in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the physician.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed by patients of all ages. 

East Hawai'i Health Cancer has a VARIAN TrueBeam linear accelerator and we specialize in:

• Conventional external beam radiation therapy (3D)
• Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (MRT)
• Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
• Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
• Respiratory Gating and breath hold treatment (Breast and Lung)
   

Radiation Therapists are an extremely important part of the treatment plan. They are experts in setting the patient up every day for treatment. At East Hawaii Health Cancer Center, we have quality checks to ensure the radiation treatment is delivered safely and correctly. Our radiation therapists at EHHCC are trained in radiological sciences and board certified/ licensed with the State of Hawaii. The Radiation Therapists are vendor credentialed to operate the LNAC. Additionally, the Radiation Therapists always have video/audio of the patient to ensure safety at all times during treatment delivery.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews treatment prescription and set up instructions; implements daily treatments in an accurate and reproducible fashion.
• Accurately records treatment in patients’ charts and maintain daily statistics of treatment and films.
• Maintains knowledge of each patient and their organ tolerance, and communicates instructions and side effects involved in the care of the patients to physician and all medical personnel involved; instructs patient and families regarding treatment procedures and expected side effects.
• Assists the physician with treatments and procedures as assigned. 
• Assists physicians, nurses, clerical personnel and other staff as necessary to ensure prompt patient flow and to maximize the efficiency of the therapy rooms.
• Participates in the maintenance of department quality assurance program; recommends changes on policies, procedures and protocols.
• Observes safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the department and hospital.
• Documents diagnostic, treatment and patient data in the appropriate record.  Documentation must be timely, accurate, concise and complete.
• Performs duties in compliance with organizational policy and procedures and JCAHO requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an approved program recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Experience: Progressively responsible imaging technologist/specialist experience within the ranges stated below. Experience may be demonstrated a thorough knowledge of imaging procedures and/or techniques such as myelograms, discograms, arthrograms, etc. including the x-raying of such areas of the human anatomy as the chest, skull, gastro-intestinal tract, urinary tract, and vascular system.

• Level III: One (1) year 
• Level IV: One and one half (1 1/2) year

Specialized Experience:  Radiation oncology experience within the ranges stated below. Experience must demonstrate the ability to perform clinical radiation oncology procedures utilizing standard or modified radiation oncology techniques in accordance with physician’s ordered procedures, protocols and quality standards in the treatment of oncology patients. 

• Level III: One Half (½) year
• Level IV: One (1) year

Certification: A current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy (T). BLS is required within six months of employment.

Licensure:  A current State of Hawaii Radiologic Technologist license as a Radiation Therapist.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance is available for this position.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen.  The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.

Hire Above the Minimum

This position is being hired above the minimum step.