Radiation Therapist

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling. Job Summary Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient’s body to prescribed doses of radiation. 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. Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards. Ensures prompt submission of high-quality 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 & Experience Associate’s degree or completion of a radiation certification program. No experience required. Physical Requirements Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs. Frequent lifting/moving of patients. Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs. Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Rare kneeling and sitting. Licenses & Certifications State of Illinois – Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) State of Illinois – ARRT‑T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) State of Illinois – Radiation Therapist - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) State of Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin – Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) State of Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin – ARRT‑T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Work Shift & Location Day Shift. Locations: Illinois; Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin. Benefits SSM Health values our employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, flexible payment options, and upfront tuition coverage. Equal Opportunity Employer SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr