Radiation Therapist Intern

Trinity Health•Waterloo, IA

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000. MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Cancer Center - Radiation Therapist Intern! As a Cancer Center - Radiation Therapist Intern at MercyOne, you will: Provide assistance to the Radiation Therapist with normal daily treatment and simulation procedures Obtain the knowledge and expertise to perform and be responsible for simulation, initial treatment set-up, daily radiation treatments, documentation, and quality assurance Adhere to MercyOne’s performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne

Requirements

Current ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology or registry eligible with certification within 6 months of hire
Current State of Iowa Permit to Practice in Radiologic Technology or eligible with permit within 6 months of hire
Enrolled in or accepted into an accredited Radiation Therapy training program
2 years of experience in Radiologic Technology preferred - will consider a new graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
Basic Life Support
Mandatory Reporter Training

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the Radiation Therapist with normal daily treatment and simulation procedures
Obtain the knowledge and expertise to perform and be responsible for simulation, initial treatment set-up, daily radiation treatments, documentation, and quality assurance
Adhere to MercyOne’s performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne