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As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary

cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Position Summary

Provides patients planned course of treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologists.

Essential Functions

• Implements the patients planned course of treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologists.
  
• Explicitly follows the predetermined treatment parameters as set forth during patient simulation and treatment planning.
  
• Interacts with all areas in Radiation Oncology in scheduling, planning, evaluation and implementing all aspects of the patients planned course of treatment.
  
• Interacts with all departments within, and from outside, UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health to coordinate a multidisciplinary continuity of care.
  
• Reinforces patient education concerning diet and side effects management.
  
• Consults the appropriate department when dealing with patient concerns outside therapist’s area of expertise.
  
• Provides all necessary daily patient related activities as outlined in departmental policies and procedures. Assists in the maintenance of all equipment by promptly reporting malfunctions and unsafe conditions to the Chief Radiation therapist or Chief of Physics.
  
• Documents all patient data related to treatments given, patients’ well-being, charges billed and procedures scheduled to facilitate a continuum of care.
  
• Demonstrates an understanding of all governmental statutes and regulations regarding the application of ionizing radiation on both the state and federal levels.
  
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Responsible for obtaining all continuing education requirements as set forth by the professional and state licensure organizations regulating the profession.
  
• Flexible in hours worked and location assigned to accommodate patient and departmental needs is essential.
  
• Participates in community service and center wide educational events.
  
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care according to the age and specific needs of the patient assigned to his or her care.

Education/Training
Graduate from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy.

Licensure/Certification

• ARRT registered or registry eligible; and
  
• Maintains current BCLS/Healthcare provider certification.

Experience

• New Graduates with a current temporary Radiologic Technologist License by the State of Florida or proof of application;
  contingent on successfully passing the certification exam within 90 days of date of hire.

Education/Training
Graduate from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy.

Licensure/Certification

• ARRT registered or registry eligible; and
  
• Maintains current BCLS/Healthcare provider certification.

Experience

• New Graduates with a current temporary Radiologic Technologist License by the State of Florida or proof of application;
  contingent on successfully passing the certification exam within 90 days of date of hire.