Monument Health
Location
Rapid City, South Dakota
Administer safe and accurate radiation therapy treatments while coordinating patient care with a multidisciplinary team. Manage daily schedules, maintain equipment safety standards, and provide support for patient positioning and treatment verification.
Must be a graduate of a Radiation Therapy program and license-eligible for ARRT certification. Preferred candidates have at least one year of experience in radiation therapy.
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) Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Job Category Diagnostics Job Family Radiation Therapy Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type Regular 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Learn more about a rewarding career at Monument Health. Click the "Get Started" button below to tell us more about yourself.
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