Radiation Therapist at SSM Health summary:
A Radiation Therapist administers radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a physician. The role involves preparing and positioning patients, delivering treatment plans, and maintaining detailed records while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, the therapist is responsible for equipment maintenance and contributing to a safe and orderly department environment.
It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-Turville Bay
Worker Type:Regular
Job Highlights: Department: Radiation Oncology Sign On Bonus: $5,000 Paid in full on 1st pay check! Schedule: Part Time 24 hours/week Pay Range starts at: $34.23 Daily pay available! Location: Turville Bay Center, Madison, WI Requires ARRT-T Radiation Therapist Certification Qualified external candidates only
Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today! Job Summary:Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately.
- Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
- Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions.
- Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
- Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
- Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Completion of Radiation Oncology program.
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
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- ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:Employee
Department: Turville Bay Radiation Oncology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:24
Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Keywords:
radiation therapy, oncology, patient care, ARRT certification, healthcare provider, medical imaging, radiation treatment, patient positioning, clinical safety, radiologic technology