As a Radiation Therapist, you will operate radiation therapy equipment to treat patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation. You will also organize treatment schedules and maintain equipment and supplies.
Requirements summary
An associate degree in Radiotherapy Technology or equivalent education is required, along with ARRT certification within three months of hire. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential, and previous experience in Radiation Therapy is preferred but not mandatory.
associate degreeTeamworkCommunicationCustomer ServiceEquipment OperationSchedulingCompassionate CareBasic Life SupportSimulationRadiologic TechnologyRadiation TherapyPatient InteractionBeam-On Time Calculations
Job description
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 *$1,500 Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our Radiation Oncology team as a casual on-call Radiation Therapist supporting our La Crosse and Tomah locations. What You'll Do: As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for operating radiation therapy equipment to precisely simulate and treat patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. You will also organize daily treatment and simulation schedule in cooperation with other therapists and the departmental secretary for efficient department operation. Perform daily warm-up of all equipment according to department policies and maintain supplies in the treatment room, simulator room, and the film stock. You will perform routine beam-on time or monitor setting calculations according to prescription and have calculation reviewed by Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Physicist according to departmental policies. What's Available: Casual On-Call (non-benefit eligible position) Will train/orientate as close to fulltime as possible for 8-12 weeks at both La Crosse and Tomah locations 8hr day shifts, Monday through Friday; no weekends, call, or holiday Must work a minimum of 3 shifts per quarter, able to pick up additional shifts as desired/available Starting pay is $33.35 per hour and up, commensurate with your years of experience What You'll Need: Associate degree in Radiotherapy Technology from an accredited school or 120 credit hours toward a JCERT accredited bachelor program American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) within three months of hire date Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Strong customer service skills with the ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to patients Effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals and staff Previous Radiation Therapy experience preferred, but not required What You'll Get: Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Continuing Education, and our Career Development Center Flexible Schedule Are you ready for an incredible adventure working in an award-winning culture? Join our Radiation Oncology team and be part of a well-respected, essential part of the health care team delivering Love + Medicine! About Us: Emplify Health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. *Sign-on Bonus of $1,500 paid in halves; $750 at time of start and $750 after 1-year of employment at Emplify Health by Gundersen.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.
