Radiation Therapy Aide (Current Mayo RTT students only)
About The Position
The Radiation Therapy Aide supports patient flow and departmental operations in a fast-paced environment by performing clerical, electronic, and patient-care duties. The aide assists radiation therapists and other department personnel with patient and departmental needs, including reception desk support, patient transport and transfers by wheelchair or cart, and cleaning and stocking supplies. Under the direction of staff radiation therapists, the aide assists with daily cancer patient care and radiation treatment delivery. Duties include helping with patient setups, providing lift assistance, cleaning equipment and patient devices, escorting patients between waiting rooms and treatment areas, and contacting support personnel as needed. The role requires positive communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and flexibility as departmental needs change. Work may involve varied hours and shift lengths, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, at locations outside required educational clinical hours. Applicants must be current students in Mayo Clinic's Radiation Therapy program in Arizona and maintain student status for the duration of the position.
Requirements
- High school diploma and two years of college education, specifically completion of prerequisites for a Radiation Therapy Program.
- Must be a current student in the Radiation Therapy program at Mayo Clinic in Arizona and maintain student status for the duration of the position.
- Ability to learn and apply complex procedures.
- Knowledge of Radiation Oncology.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- BLS certification required within 90 days.
- Must be self-motivated and flexible to changing departmental needs.
- Ability to work varied hours and shift lengths, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, at locations outside required educational clinical hours.
Responsibilities
- Perform clerical, electronic, and patient-care duties to support patient flow in the department.
- Assist radiation therapists and department personnel with patient and departmental needs, including reception desk duties.
- Assist with patient transport and transfer patients using a wheelchair or cart.
- Clean and stock supplies in the department.
- Assist with daily cancer patient care and radiation treatment delivery under the direction of staff radiation therapists.
- Help with patient setups and provide lift assistance.
- Clean equipment and patient devices.
- Escort patients to and from waiting rooms.
- Contact support personnel as needed for treatment.
- Perform other supporting duties needed to improve patient throughput.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Affordable vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
