Radiation Therapist Casual

Allina Health • Saint Paul, MN

297d • $36 - $49

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. This is a casual position with 8-hour, day/evening shifts and no scheduled weekends. The shifts will be at United Hospital (St Paul) or Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Minneapolis).

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required upon hire.
• Certification of JRCERT approved course in radiation therapy technology completion required.
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training (within 90 days of hire).

Nice To Haves

• 2 to 5 years in radiation therapy.

Responsibilities

• Operate treatment machine to give prescribed dose and/or simulator to plan treatment field(s).
• Properly deliver prescribed treatment/simulation technique.
• Document treatment fields and set up.
• Prepare room for patient treatment according to prescription.
• Maintain records of daily patient treatments/treatment set up.
• Report patient concerns and/or complications to provider.
• Explain procedure to patient as required.
• Report abnormal operation of equipment to physicist, CMS team and document in electronic tracking system.
• Perform patient imaging per orders.
• Create patient schedules.
• Submit charges according to services provided per protocol/policy.
• Identify risk to self and others and utilize preventative measures or take corrective action.
• Recognize and respond to environmental emergencies.
• Instruct radiation therapy students in all aspects of clinical training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED