Radiation Therapist - Full Time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

9d•$39 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist provides professional duties involved with a variety of technical procedures prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist for the safe delivery of radiation therapy treatments and care to patients. Schedule: 32 hours/week Shift: Days Location: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville, WI Pay Range: $38.80/hr - $60.14/hr

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program
ARRT registration in radiation therapy required (or eligible upon hire and attain within one year)
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good interpretive/analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to perform multiple functions with minimal direction, independent of supervision
Complex problem solving

Nice To Haves

Experience as a radiation therapist preferred

Responsibilities

Possesses core knowledge of required Radiation Therapist functions, including scheduling, simulation, patient set-up, and treatment.
Demonstrates a functional knowledge of all major components of department equipment.
Delivers external beam treatments in an accurate and timely fashion with a high degree of accuracy.
Assesses and addresses patient's needs while under treatment.
Practices appropriate Radiation Safety procedures.
Accurate and timely completion of patient charts according to established standards and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of standard and advanced treatment calculations and treatment plans.
Designs and fabricates blocks accurately and efficiently.
Performs Simulation with a high degree of accuracy in a timely fashion with little or no supervision.
Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers as required per position.