Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Radiation Therapist Opportunity

Covington: LA

Full-Time

About the Practice and their Mission

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is seeking an experienced, Radiation Therapist to join our well-established, multi-specialty physician group practice in Covington, LA. Covington, LA. Is located on the North Shore and in close proximity to New Orleans, LA.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana's leading cancer care organization caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. For over 50 years, Mary Bird Cancer Center has delivered on our mission of compassion and excellence to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer through expert treatment, compassionate care, early detection, research, and education. The practice offers Hematology/Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care, and Clinical trial & Research programs.

About the Role

The Radiation Therapist administers treatments to patients under the direction and supervision of a Radiation Oncologist and the Supervisor; accurately positions beams of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume; accurately delivers prescribed dose; under minimal supervision, images tumor volume and outlines the corresponding target on patient's surface; accurately records data with respect to field parameters, patient dimensions, and contour acquisition, which are essential for proper dosimetric calculations and high-quality radiation therapy.

Essential Functions

• Administers daily radiotherapy treatments to patients assigned to the treatment unit, accurately and efficiently, at a speed consistent with patient scheduling.
• Maintains records of daily treatments as required in the assigned treatment area. Follows treatment policies and procedures. Proactively reviews patient's chart.
• Performs Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy procedures.
• Participates in the clinical orientation/instruction of newly hired radiation therapists, radiation therapy students, and x-ray students.
• Performs mandatory quality control activities and participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement program of the treatment area department.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Observes and adhere to radiation safety and infection control policies.

Why choose the Northshore, LA region?

The Northshore area is only forty minutes from New Orleans, where you can enjoy a culture like no other. New Orleans, LA, has the most incredible creole cooking in the world, the iconic French Quarter neighborhood, shopping in uptown, an array of cultural venues, Mardi Gras, the birthplace of jazz, and more. Of course, the Northshore has its flare and distinction with excellent waterfront restaurants, upscale shops, and outdoor adventures. Many kayakers, paddle-boarders, and canoeists find easy access along one of the bayous and rivers and on Lake Pontchartrain. There are terrific farmer's markets on the Northshore, and the Northshore is close to the incredible Fontainebleau State Park and keen adventures like White Sand Beaches. All and all, the Northshore of Louisiana is the ideal place to raise a family and connect with a genuine Louisiana community.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please email eric.jackson@oneoncology.com

I look forward to speaking with you!