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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Radiation Therapist with ARRT certification and an Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy for a Radiation Oncology department in Paducah, KY.
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Hospital-based Radiation Oncology department
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Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with occasional overtime as needed
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40 hours per week, 8 hours per shift
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On-call availability required, including weekends and holidays
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Experience with Aria EMR and Varian linear accelerators preferred
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ARRT registration in Radiation Therapy required
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Active Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy licensure required (license required if applicable)
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Current BLS certification required
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Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy required
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Strong clinical knowledge of radiotherapy treatment units, simulation, field blocking techniques, and immobilization device fabrication
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Basic computer skills and ability to operate standard office equipment
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
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Ability to work with minimal supervision
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MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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Administer ionizing radiation and document accurate treatment data in the patient chart
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Assist Radiation Oncologist with simulations and fabrication of immobilization devices
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Operate and demonstrate proficiency with CT simulator equipment
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Serve as clinical instructor for radiation therapy students, including monitoring and documenting student progress and conducting monthly student progress meetings
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Consult with Radiation Oncologists regarding patient examinations as needed
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Explain procedures to patients and families across all age ranges (neonatal to geriatric)
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Maintain and restock treatment rooms with linens and supplies
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Collaborate closely with staff, peers, management, and physicians to support department operations
