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Job description
OVERVIEW
The Radiation Therapist provides professional duties involved with a variety of technical procedures prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist for the safe delivery of radiation therapy treatments and care to patients.
Schedule: 32 hours/week
Shift: Days
Location: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville, WI
Pay Range: $38.80/hr - $60.14/hr
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Possesses core knowledge of required Radiation Therapist functions, including scheduling, simulation, patient set-up, and treatment.
Demonstrates a functional knowledge of all major components of department equipment.
Delivers external beam treatments in an accurate and timely fashion with a high degree of accuracy.
Assess and addresses patient’s needs while under treatment.
Practices appropriate Radiation Safety procedures.
Accurate and timely completion of patient charts according to established standards and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of standard and advanced treatment calculations and treatment plans.
Designs and fabricates blocks accurately and efficiently.
Performs Simulation with a high degree of accuracy in a timely fashion with little or no supervision.
Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers as required per position.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program
Experience as a radiation therapist preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
ARRT registration in radiation therapy required (or eligible upon hire and attain within one year)
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good interpretive/analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to perform multiple functions with minimal direction, independent of supervision
Complex problem solving
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Performs routine duties independent of supervision, but consults with the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, Medical Dosimetrist and Radiation Oncology Supervisor/Manager/Director as required.
SUPERVISES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
PAY RANGE:
$38.80 - $60.14
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
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Worksite address
janesville, WI, 53546, US
Who can apply
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