UnityPoint Health·Dubuque, Iowa
Administer prescribed radiation therapy doses and perform CT simulations while maintaining detailed patient records. Ensure a safe environment by adhering to radiation safety standards and performing daily quality assurance on equipment.
Overview Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.
Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions, noting on the patient's chart such information as the area treated, the radiation dosage, equipment control settings, the patient's reactions, and the total amount of radiation received to date while delivering excellence patient care.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter.
We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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, and maintaining a holistic, age‑appropriate care approach Perform CT simulations, patient immobilization, tumor localization, port adjustments, and treatment‑related marking per physician orders Maintain a clean, safe environment by following infection‑control practices and adhering to all radiation‑safety standards for patients and staff Complete daily QA testing and warm‑up procedures for linear accelerators and CT simulators, including proper use of VisionRT and other quality‑control instruments Support advanced procedures such as basic dosimetry, CT/PET‑CT simulations, volume studies, prostate implants, Mammosite, and HDR treatments while accurately recording charges Identify and report issues promptly, assist with student orientation, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high‑quality, compliant radiation therapy services
Education: Graduate from an ARRT Accredited school of Radiation Therapy is required A Bachelor’s degree in healthcare is 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
Must be a graduate of an ARRT accredited school of Radiation Therapy and hold a state license and ARRT registration. BLS certification and mandatory reporter training are required, while a bachelor's degree and one year of experience are preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Iowa are often driven by ongoing demand for psychiatric and mental health services across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for advanced practice credentials, current licensure, and certifications such as DEA, BLS, and ACLS; this posting also includes benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your PMHNP certification and Iowa license before applying.