Radiation Therapist, Oncology - PRN at Mercyhealth

Janesville, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiation Therapy, Patient Care, Radiation Safety, Treatment Planning, Simulation, Patient Set-Up, External Beam Treatments, Treatment Calculations, Equipment Knowledge, Chart Completion, Block Fabrication, Scripting, Patient Identification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Janesville, Wisconsin Pool/PRN Flexible Schedule 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. Responsibilities 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. Assesses 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. Requirements: Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program Experience as a radiation therapist preferred ARRT registration in radiation therapy required (or eligible upon hire and attain within one year) Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and paid time off. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.

Responsibilities

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. Essential duties include scheduling, simulation, patient set-up, treatment delivery, and ensuring radiation safety.