Radiation Therapist - PRN

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

253d

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering therapeutic doses of ionizing radiation using advanced level linear accelerators, and simulating patients in accordance with prescription and instruction of radiation oncologists. Understands and is proficient in the procedures performed in the oncology services department. The Radiation Oncology Department at ThedaCare is located within a state-of-the-art, award-winning comprehensive cancer center in Appleton, WI. The Cancer program adheres to best practices and evidence-based treatment techniques, and includes a large progressive research and clinical trials program. The Radiation Oncology program achieved full ASTRO APEx accreditation in October 2022. 60-80 patients per day are treated on two Varian True Beam linear accelerators (Installed 2015) with Varian RGSC and Align RT capability, Accuray CyberKnife S7 robotic accelerator (Installed 2020), and a Nucletron microSelectron HDR after-loader. The department also has a new Canon Aquilion Exceed Large Bore CT simulator (Installed 2021). Aria and Eclipse treatment planning, Precision Cyberknife treatment planning, Oncentra Brachytherapy treatment planning, MIM software with AI contouring, Radformation's ClearCheck and EZFluence software, and Rad Calc. The successful candidate will join an experienced team of 4 Medical Dosimetrists, 2 Medical Physicists, 4 Radiation Oncologists, 2 Advanced Practice Clinicians, 12 Radiation Therapists, and 8 Registered Nurses.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Certification in radiation therapy
• A current registry by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

• Applies critical thinking to implement appropriate radiation treatment techniques and procedures using established protocols.
• Utilizes sophisticated imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for precise tumor localization.
• Performs portal imaging and image guidance radiation therapy procedures prior to radiation therapy treatment delivery.
• Performs quality assurance procedures on linear accelerator and simulator prior to daily patient procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Detects non-standard performance of equipment and communicates appropriately according to departmental procedures.
• Recognizes patient and family education needs with regard to the plan of care, assesses readiness to learn, and organizes and executes individualized teaching plans.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to effectively and efficiently provide patient care and achieve the desired outcomes.
• Identifies and participates in process improvement and problem solving in the work to decrease defects or barriers, enhance customer satisfaction, and reduce waste and cost.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED