Per Diem / PRN Radiation Therapist
PennState Health
Hershey, PA
5x8 hrs, Days
$35-53/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
- Apply now to connect with a recruiter about a staff role at PennState Health!
Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
Administer accurate ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- High school degree or equivalent
- ARRT Certification Radiation Therapy
- Minimum one (1) year experience post ARRT certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Aria 13.6 or greater preferred
- Varian Equipment including proficiency on TrueBeam preferred
- CT Simulation experience preferred
- Brachytherapy experience preferred
- Minimum one (1) year experience post ARRT certification preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in an approved program of radiologic technology or health care field preferred
WHY CENTRAL PA?
We are proud to possess a vibrant downtown area which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Hershey and Harrisburg Orchestras, museums, Hershey Park - a highly rated amusement park, the Hershey Theater, farmer’s markets and some of the finest dining in the region. We are an easy distance from the Lancaster Fulton Theater and Amish country, York’s Little Theater, and walkable towns like Hummelstown and Lititz. For the outdoors enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking, biking, rowing, and hunting. For sports lovers, we are home to the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, the Minor League Baseball’s Harrisburg Senators, and the United Soccer League’s Penn FC. Central Pennsylvania is an exceptional combination of rural, suburban, and city living and is also within driving distance of some of the country’s most famous cities – Baltimore, New York City, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia.
Recruiter: Steve Long
Employer
PennState Health
About Hershey, PA
As a travel nurse in Hershey, PA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Hershey, PA is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may match up with the higher cost of living due to the presence of major companies and institutions in the area.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Hershey, PA, and can be found with relative ease due to the city's popularity as a tourist destination.
- Hershey, PA is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is recommended for getting around the city and its surrounding areas.
- Hershey, PA has a diverse population with a mix of different age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of flowers and trees in the area.
- The city is also known for its large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the Penn State University College of Medicine.
- Hershey, PA offers a variety of activities including visiting the Hershey Story Museum, exploring the Hershey Gardens, enjoying Hersheypark with its rides and roller coasters, and attending events at Hersheypark Stadium.
- There are also golf courses, museums, and other recreational opportunities.