Radiation Therapist | $7500 Sign-on Bonus

Memorial Hospital of Boscobel • La Crosse, WI

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About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join its Radiation Oncology team in La Crosse. The position operates radiation therapy equipment to simulate and treat patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. The therapist coordinates daily treatment and simulation schedules with other therapists and the departmental secretary, performs equipment warm-ups, maintains supplies, and carries out routine beam-on time or monitor-setting calculations. Calculations are reviewed by the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Physicist according to department policies.

This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE position scheduled for 72 hours biweekly. New employees receive 8–12 weeks of orientation. The listed schedule includes 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with call rotation once per quarter. 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 start and $3,750 after one year of employment.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Radiotherapy Technology from an accredited school, or 120 credit hours toward a JCERT-accredited bachelor 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, including hands-on learning, from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to provide compassionate and empathetic patient care.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Radiation Therapy experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiation therapy equipment to simulate and treat patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Coordinate daily treatment and simulation schedules with other therapists and the departmental secretary to support efficient department operations.
• Perform daily warm-ups of equipment 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 the prescription and department policies.
• Ensure calculations are reviewed by the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Physicist according to department policies.

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on bonus, paid in halves: $3,750 at start and $3,750 after one year of employment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Continuing education.
• Tuition Investment Program.
• Career Development Center.
• Competitive hourly compensation based on years of experience.
• Shift differentials.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree