Radiation Therapist | Cancer Care Institute

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Monument Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to provide safe administration of radiation therapy treatment to patients. This role involves a team approach to patient care, working closely with physicians, dosimetrists, physicists, nursing staff, and fellow radiation therapists. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits for qualifying positions.

Requirements

Graduate of Radiation Therapy Program
License eligible and completion of ARRT licensure within one year of hire
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of Radiation Therapist Experience
Radiation Therapist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification

Responsibilities

Administers radiation treatments efficiently and accurately as evidenced by department record keeping.
Ensures that all localization films and portal verification films are reviewed by supervising physician on a routine basis to ensure proper positioning technique.
Has working knowledge of the EMR and Impac computer system. Assists in evaluating forms and routines for these systems.
Is responsible for assisting patients as necessary, i.e., entering or leaving the facility, entering or leaving the treatment room, dressing or undressing.
Is responsible for scheduling patient appointment times for radiation treatment and simulation related schedules.
Coordinates daily schedules.
Is responsible for working knowledge of the operational methods and safety standards of all equipment producing ionizing radiation within the department, i.e., Linear Accelerators and Simulator.
Therapists will be responsible for delivering therapeutic doses to patients using the above-mentioned equipment.
Relates patient concerns to oncology RN, LPN, or physician as appropriate.
Serves as a resource for quality care and radiation safety.
Takes on-call rotation as assigned for Radiation Therapy treatment related duties, chart access, blood irradiation and other assignments as requested by the department supervisor and/or their delegate.
Uses blocks and other treatment related equipment properly and accurately with proper verification of patients.
All other duties as assigned.