Radiation Therapist
Location: Rapid City, SD
Duration: Fulltime
Shift Information: Days, Full Time
Description:
Job Summary
As a Radiation Therapist with client, you will be joining a growing, state-of-the-art cancer treatment center where our clinical support capabilities, expertise, and industry-leading technologies keep high quality, efficient care delivery at the forefront of everything we do each day. Client joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and this prestigious collaboration grants special access to Mayo Clinic’s extensive knowledge, resources, and world-leading expertise. This is an additional opening to help support the growing and future needs of cancer care within our community.
This Opportunity Offers You the Ability to:
- Exemplify clinical independence in creating a vision and direction for this exciting position
- Develop and set standard of care
- Promote awareness of the practice to the public within the area
- Work with supportive administration and staff
What makes client Different:
- Great TEAM atmosphere
- Newer technologies
Patient Load Averages:
Close to 60 patients per day on 2 treatment machines.
Staff:
10 Radiation Therapists (5 have 20+ years of experience), Radiation Therapist Supervisor, 2 Dosimetrists, 2 Medical Physicists, 3 Radiation Oncologists, 4 RN’s and 1 LPN.
Equipment/Technology/Services:
- Varian TrueBeam
- Accuray Radixact
- Siemens go.Open Pro
- Mosaic Data Science Software
- HDR and LDR Brachytherapy
Job Requirements:
- Prefer 2+ years’ experience in Radiation Oncology practice
- ARRT Licensed (State licensure is not required)
- Committed to quality/compassionate patient care
Essential Functions:
- Administers radiation treatments efficiently and accurately as evidenced by department record keeping.
- Ensures that all localization films and portal verification films are reviewed by supervising physician on a routine basis to ensure proper positioning technique.
- Has working knowledge of the EMR and Impac computer system.
- Assists in evaluating forms and routines for these systems.
- Is responsible for assisting patients as necessary, i.e., entering or leaving the facility, entering or leaving the treatment room, dressing or undressing.
- Is responsible for scheduling patient appointment times for radiation treatment and simulation related schedules. Coordinates daily schedules.
- Is responsible for working knowledge of the operational methods and safety standards of all equipment producing ionizing radiation within the department, i.e., Linear Accelerators and Simulator.
- Therapists will be responsible for delivering therapeutic doses to patients using the above-mentioned equipment.
- Relates patient concerns to oncology RN, LPN, or physician as appropriate.
- Serves as a resource for quality care and radiation safety.
- Takes on-call rotation as assigned for Radiation Therapy treatment related duties, chart access, blood irradiation, and other assignments as requested by the department supervisor and/or their delegate.
- Uses blocks and other treatment related equipment properly and accurately with proper verification of patients.
- All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Required:
- Graduate of Radiation Therapy Program
- License eligible and completion of ARRT licensure within one year of hire
Preferred:
- Experience - 1+ years of Radiation Therapist Experience
- Certification - Radiation Therapist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Minimum Years of Experience:
1
Specialty Type:
Radiation Oncology
Sub Specialties:
Radiation Therapist
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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