Radiation Therapist | Casual On-Call | $7500 Sign-on Bonus

Gundersen Health System • La Crosse, WI

10d • $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a skilled and dedicated Radiation Therapist to support its Radiation Oncology team at the La Crosse and Tomah locations in a casual on-call capacity. The therapist operates radiation therapy equipment to simulate and treat patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation as directed by the Radiation Oncologist. The role also includes coordinating daily treatment and simulation schedules with other therapists and the departmental secretary, performing daily equipment warm-ups, maintaining supplies, and calculating routine beam-on times or monitor settings. Calculations must be reviewed by the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Physicist in accordance with departmental policies.

This is a non-benefit-eligible casual on-call position. The employee will be trained and oriented for as close to full time as possible for 8–12 weeks at both locations. Shifts are eight-hour days, Monday through Friday, with no weekends, call, or holidays. Employees must work at least three shifts per quarter and may pick up additional shifts as available and desired. Starting pay is $35.47 per hour and up, depending on years of experience.

Emplify Health describes itself as a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 residents across 19 counties in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa. The system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center, clinics, affiliate facilities, behavioral health services, vision centers, pharmacies, and ambulance services.

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) certification within three months of hire.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, including hands-on learning, from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to patients.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and staff.
• Work at least three shifts per quarter.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Radiation Therapy experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiation therapy equipment to simulate and treat patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Coordinate daily treatment and simulation schedules with other therapists and the departmental secretary to support efficient department operations.
• Perform daily warm-ups of equipment according to departmental policies.
• Maintain supplies in the treatment room, simulator room, and film stock.
• Perform routine beam-on time or monitor setting calculations according to prescriptions, and arrange review by the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Physicist in accordance with departmental policies.

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on bonus, paid as $3,750 at start and $3,750 after one year of employment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Continuing education.
• Career Development Center support.
• Flexible schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree