Radiation Therapist (up to $30,000 sign-on bonus)
About The Position
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is hiring Radiation Therapists to provide care to cancer patients as part of a team of more than 100 Radiation Therapists. The oncology practice treats more than 5,000 patients annually and provides photon and proton therapy, brachytherapy, orthovoltage, gamma knife, and intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT). Photon and Proton departments operate independently, allowing therapists to develop expertise in their assigned area. Photon operates extended hours, while Proton operates two shifts covering 16 hours a day. Radiation Therapists deliver radiation therapy, perform treatment simulations, and may provide clinical instruction to RTTs. They participate in advanced procedures and collaborate with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and social workers. Coverage may include multiple Rochester or regional sites, on-call duties, shift work, and mandatory overtime when needed. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 is offered, dependent on shift and experience level; details are shared upon job offer. Relocation assistance of up to $10,000 is also available, with details shared upon job offer. The role is open to new graduates and experienced therapists.
Requirements
- Associate's degree and successful completion of a JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy program, or 10 years of Radiation Therapy experience.
- Current ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy at hire or within 2 months of the start date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 2 months of the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as an R.T.T., including photon and proton treatments, daily imaging, and simulation procedures.
Responsibilities
- Deliver precise, compassionate care to cancer patients through radiation therapy.
- Perform treatment simulations.
- Mentor the next generation of RTTs through clinical instruction.
- Take part in advanced procedures such as IORT, brachytherapy, simulation, and orthovoltage.
- Participate in care team meetings, interdisciplinary communication, and scheduling.
- Provide coverage across multiple Rochester or regional sites as needed.
- Participate in on-call duties, shift work, and mandatory overtime when needed.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $30,000, dependent on shift and experience level.
- Relocation assistance of up to $10,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
