The role involves performing core Radiation Therapist functions including scheduling, simulation, patient set-up, and timely delivery of external beam treatments while adhering to radiation safety procedures. Responsibilities also include accurate completion of patient charts and demonstrating knowledge of treatment calculations and plan design.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program, with experience as a radiation therapist preferred. Required licensure includes ARRT registration in radiation therapy (or eligibility upon hire) and obtaining CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES Possesses core knowledge of required Radiation Therapist functions, including scheduling, simulation, patient set-up, and treatment.
Demonstrates a functional knowledge of all major components of department equipment.
Delivers external beam treatments in an accurate and timely fashion with a high degree of accuracy.
Assesses and addresses patient's needs while under treatment.
Accurate and timely completion of patient charts according to established standards and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of standard and advanced treatment calculations and treatment plans.
Designs and fabricates blocks accurately and efficiently.
Performs Simulation with a high degree of accuracy in a timely fashion with little or no supervision.
Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers as required per position. #MHGM123 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program Experience as a radiation therapist preferred CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE ARRT registration in radiation therapy required (or eligible upon hire and attain within one year) Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good interpretive/analytical skills Strong organizational skills Ability to perform multiple functions with minimal direction, independent of supervision Complex problem solving SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear; stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust and focus.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Performs routine duties independent of supervision, but consults with the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, Medical Dosimetrist and Radiation Oncology Supervisor/Manager/Director as required.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
On-Demand Pay
Employee Discounts
Career Advancement Opportunities
Well-being Programs
FSA Options
Educational Opportunities
Certification Reimbursement
HSA Options
Caregiver Leave
Financial Education
Annual Recognition/Awards Events
Partner Appreciation Days
Family Entertainment/Attractions Discount
Community Service/Improvement Opportunities
SUPERVISES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
PAY RANGE: $38.80 - $60.14 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.
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