Radiation Therapist | $7500 Sign-on Bonus

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

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About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is hiring a full-time Radiation Therapist for its La Crosse Radiation Oncology team. 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 coordinates daily treatment and simulation schedules, performs equipment warm-ups, maintains supplies, and completes routine beam-on time or monitor-setting calculations for review according to departmental policies. The position is 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE), with 8-hour day shifts Monday through Friday and a call rotation once per quarter. The new hire will receive 8–12 weeks of training and orientation. Starting pay is $35.47 per hour and up, commensurate with experience. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $3,750 at the start of employment and $3,750 after one year.

Requirements

Associate degree in Radiotherapy Technology from an accredited school, or 120 credit hours toward a JCERT-accredited bachelor's 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 certification with 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 to interact with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Previous Radiation Therapy experience.

Responsibilities

Operate radiation therapy equipment to simulate and treat patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
Organize daily treatment and simulation schedules in cooperation with other therapists and the departmental secretary.
Perform daily equipment warm-ups according to department policies.
Maintain supplies in the treatment room, simulator room, and film stock.
Perform routine beam-on time or monitor-setting calculations according to prescription and departmental policies.
Have calculations reviewed by the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Physicist according to departmental policies.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities, continuing education, a Tuition Investment Program, and a Career Development Center.
Competitive hourly compensation based on years of experience and shift differentials.
Medical, dental, life insurance, and HSA/FSA benefits.
Retirement contribution including a 401(k) match and annual discretionary base contribution.
Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
Optional short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Employee assistance program.
Identity theft protection.
Pet insurance.
Colleague recognition and rewards program.
Discount program.
Relocation assistance.
$7,500 sign-on bonus, paid in halves.