Radiation Therapist - Casual/PRN

Nebraska Methodist Hospital • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Hospital Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE Work Schedule: This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days & hours will often vary from week to week. To administer, monitor, and document the prescribed course of treatment from the Radiation Oncologist.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge in Radiation Therapy principles and practices at a level normally acquired through the completion of an approved Bachelor's of Science Radiation Therapy Certification program.
• Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
• Approximately 6-12 months of on the job experience preferable to gain knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered in Radiography (R) or board eligible required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered in Radiation Therapy (T) or board eligible required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed radiation therapy treatments in an efficient and courteous manner.
• Assures quality delivery of care to the customer.
• Communicates effectively with customer, clinical staff, and others.
• Maximizes efficiency of workflow daily to accommodate the needs of the clinic.
• Facilitates teamwork with co-workers.
• Practices professional judgment behaviors in an orderly, and rational manner.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate, respect, and cooperate with lead therapist.
• Adheres to departmental policies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees