Radiation Therapist
Des Moines, IA - USA
Job Summary
WereseekingaRadiationTherapist to join our team! In this roleyoulladminister radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patients body to prescribed doses of radiation.This roleis responsible formaintainingdetailed records of all therapy sessionswhile deliveringexcellentpatient care.
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
- Deliver prescribed radiation therapy accurately and safely while preparing treatment rooms positioning patients andmaintaininga holisticageappropriatecare approach
- Perform CT simulations patient immobilization tumor localization port adjustments andtreatmentrelatedmarking per physician orders
- Maintain a clean safe environment by followinginfectioncontrolpractices and adhering to allradiationsafetystandards for patients and staff
- Complete daily QA testing andwarmupprocedures for linear accelerators and CT simulators including proper use ofVisionRTand otherqualitycontrolinstruments
- Support advanced procedures such as basic dosimetry CT/PETCT simulations volume studies prostate implantsMammosite and HDR treatments while accurately recording charges
- Identifyand report issues promptlyassistwith student orientation and collaborate with the care team to ensurehighquality compliant radiation therapy services
Education:
- Graduate from an ARRT Accredited school of Radiation Therapy is
- ABachelors degree in healthcareis preferred
Experience:
- One (1) year of clinical experience as a Radiation Therapist is preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Required Upon Hire:
- Licensed as a Radiation Therapist in the state(s) of practice
- Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
- Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter training in state(s) where providing care
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.