Radiation Therapist

Memorial Hospital of Boscobel • La Crosse, WI

98d • Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our La Crosse Radiation Oncology team as a fulltime Radiation Therapist. As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for operating radiation therapy equipment to precisely simulate and treat patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. You will also organize daily treatment and simulation schedule in cooperation with other therapists and the departmental secretary for efficient department operation. Perform daily warm-up of all equipment according to department policies and maintain supplies in the treatment room, simulator room, and the film stock. You will perform routine beam-on time or monitor setting calculations according to prescription and have calculation reviewed by Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Physicist according to departmental policies.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Radiotherapy Technology from an accredited school or 120 credit hours toward a JCERT accredited bachelor program
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) within three months of hire date
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to patients
• Effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals and staff

Nice To Haves

• Previous Radiation Therapy experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Operating radiation therapy equipment to precisely simulate and treat patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Organize daily treatment and simulation schedule in cooperation with other therapists and the departmental secretary for efficient department operation.
• Perform daily warm-up of all equipment according to department policies.
• Maintain supplies in the treatment room, simulator room, and the film stock.
• Perform routine beam-on time or monitor setting calculations according to prescription.
• Have calculation reviewed by Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Physicist according to departmental policies.

Benefits

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Continuing Education, Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
• Relocation is available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree