Radiation Therapist
Radiation Therapist
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$ 34 - 51
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Job Description
Location:
Worker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$34.00 - $51.25Position Highlights
This position requires travel between the 6 ACI locations in Sioux Falls Pierre Aberdeen Mitchell Yankton and Marshall MN. This position is eligible for the meal stipend and paid travel time.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Delivers daily prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to radiation therapy patients under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologists and Physicist and collaborates with other staff. This position is responsible for the daily technical and scheduling process. Assists the Radiation Oncologist in the initial set-up of a patients radiation therapy treatment.
What you will do
- Delivers prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to patients and accurately monitors and documents each treatment. Responsible for patient assessment direction and education.
- Incorporates technical knowledge of the equipment and expertise of clinical treatment set-up anatomical landmarks treatment recording and management during patient care. Develops an understanding of the patients physical and emotional status and reports to appropriate staff. Documents patient care and treatment.
- Makes decisions related to patient care and treatment that is necessary beyond normal routine of clinical care. This could include nutritional and skin care guidance suggestions on treatment visit by the physician and/or nurse practitioner if the patient is having problems.
- Conveys set-up instructions to co-workers and communicates effectively with physicians on treatment concerns.
- Makes decisions regarding patient scheduling and times. Communicates with patient and families regarding treatment.
- Provides patient care and initiates life support measures as necessary.
- Interacts effectively with patients physicians family members department staff and health care workers.
- Performs computed tomography scans simulations (CT Sims) at a level not requiring constant supervision.
- Understands simulation exam protocols. Performs simulation of treatment area under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Associates Graduated from an Accredited School of Radiation Therapy Technology
- Radiation Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire
Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Associates Graduated from an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology
- 1-3 years of experience as Radiation Therapist
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .
Employment Type
Full-Time
