Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - Methodist- Sponsored Job
US-IA-Des Moines
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Req #: 178575
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: Full-time positions eligible for $10,000 Sign On Bonus! Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 for full-time offers if relocating more than 50 miles! Shift: Part-time or Full-time Days Precision in action. Compassion at heart. Apply today to join our Radiation Therapy team. Deliver life-changing radiation therapy by precisely targeting prescribed treatment areas with advanced technology and expert care. Carefully document each session-including treatment site, dosage, equipment settings, and patient response-ensuring accuracy, safety, and continuity of care. Make a meaningful impact every day by combining technical excellence with compassionate, patient-centered support. **Are you a current Radiation Therapy student? Learn more about our student stipend program: UPH Career Launch.** Responsibilities: * Interprets and accurately applies radiation therapy treatments according to the physician's prescription. * Precisely performs verification simulations on treatment machine. * Precisely documents in the patient's electronic chart. * Retains and practices prescribed procedures taught at in-services. * Maintains knowledge of patient's diagnosis and treatment plan. * Accurately and consistently performs the duties/tasks as assigned in the job description and competency check lists. * Supports and works effectively with the multi-disciplinary team. * Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considers physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served. * Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment demonstrating the practices of infection control principals. * Identifies problems when they occur and reports them to appropriate personnel. * Is self-motivated and self-directed in seeking assistance. * Reviews patients' charts weekly. * Consistently and accurately records charges for billing purposes. * Accurately answers patient questions, or refers them to appropriate personnel. * Accurately performs cone-beam scan and kilovoltage films. * Performs the proper linear accelerator and simulator warm-up procedure and QA testing. * Proper use of VisionRT. * Perform SRS and SBRT treatments. * Performs basic dosimetry, CT simulation, assists with PET\CT simulations. * Assists with volume studies and prostate implants, mammosite and HDR's. * Accurate use of respiratory gating. * Orientates students to radiation therapy. Qualifications: Education: * Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program. Experience: * Previous clinical experience preferred. New grads welcome to apply! License(s)/Certification(s): * Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. * Current Iowa Permit to Practice. * ARRT registered in Radiation Therapy. * Must maintain BLS certification.
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