Radiation Therapist

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality personalized healthcare for a lifetime Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients staff and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribunes Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life Lakewood Health System provides compassionate quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

The Radiation Oncology team at Lakewood Health System provides advanced cancer treatment services through a collaborative multidisciplinary approach. The team partners with Radiation Oncologists Physicists Dosimetrists Nursing and support staff to deliver safe accurate and patient-centered radiation therapy.

Mission for Position

Deliver safe accurate and compassionate radiation therapy while supporting high-quality patient care and a positive treatment experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist provides specialized clinical care to patients undergoing radiation therapy ensuring safe accurate and efficient treatment delivery. This role operates advanced treatment technology supports simulation and treatment planning and maintains strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include delivering and verifying radiation treatments assisting with CT simulation and patient positioning monitoring patients during treatment performing quality assurance checks and maintaining accurate documentation within the EHR. The Radiation Therapist collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care communicate updates and support treatment planning while promoting a compassionate patient-centered experience.

Position Type

This is a full-time position working 64 hours per pay period (.80 FTE).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program
• ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (RT(T))
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or obtained within 6 months)
• 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience preferred

Ideal Candidate

• Strong knowledge of radiation safety treatment delivery and quality assurance
• Experience with patient positioning immobilization and treatment verification
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot treatment equipment
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam Eclipse or surface imaging technology preferred
• Experience with CT simulation and treatment planning workflows preferred
• Familiarity with oncology care coordination and multidisciplinary workflows
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals its safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team members starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy taking into account experience education certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package were proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process please call or email .

Interested but will the schedule work for you Have questions on organizational culture team fit or day-to-day experience

>>>Contact JAMIE NORDICK to discuss the possibilities further:

Jamie Nordick Director of Oncology Services

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