Radiation Therapist- PRN

IU Health • Muncie, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a day-shift, PRN position for a Radiation Therapist with Monday–Friday shift availability. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for applying ionizing radiation to patients for therapeutic purposes in accordance with the prescription and instruction of a radiation oncologist. They control the exact amount of radiation to be administered locally, and reproduce treatment fields, ensuring that exposure is made only to prescribed areas. This role requires high levels of quality control, safety, treatment planning and administration, patient care, and patient scheduling. May be asked to mentor those with less experience and/or students during clinical rotations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Registered RT (T) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Registry eligibility required. For Registry eligible candidates, candidate must pass exam within three months of hire date.
• RT (T) license as issued and required by the Indiana State Department of Health is required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Extensive knowledge of the technical aspects of radiation oncology; which includes the operation of various complex equipment, application mathematical computation for treatment planning and design production, and implementation of beam altering devices.

Nice To Haves

• Upcoming diagnostic radiation therapist graduate or recent graduate.

Responsibilities

• Applying ionizing radiation to patients for therapeutic purposes in accordance with the prescription and instruction of a radiation oncologist.
• Controlling the exact amount of radiation to be administered locally.
• Reproducing treatment fields, ensuring that exposure is made only to prescribed areas.
• Maintaining high levels of quality control, safety, treatment planning and administration, patient care, and patient scheduling.
• Mentoring those with less experience and/or students during clinical rotations.

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED