Radiation Therapist

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn

Location: Iron Mountain, MI

Address: 1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $35.00 - $49.50

Department Details: Varian TrueBeam and ARIA record and verify. Join a team of dedicated therapists to take care of patients from the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin in our new cancer center (built July 2024).

Job Summary

Performs daily imaging and delivers daily prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to radiation therapy patients safely and accurately. Work Shift: Great schedule! 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Mon - Fri *No weekends, holidays or call!* The therapist incorporates their technical knowledge of the equipment and expertise of clinical treatment set-up, anatomical landmarks, treatment recording and management during patient care. The therapist must be able to interact effectively and accurately with patients and their family members, physicians, healthcare workers, and radiation oncology department personnel. Possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to be proficient in accurate delivery of prescribed doses of radiation, safety of patient during treatment, and documentation of patient care in the patient treatment record and inpatient chart (if applicable). A patient's sensitivity and confidentiality must be practiced at all times with adherence all HIPAA compliance standards. The therapist develops an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status and reports that to the appropriate staff. Ability to work with growth and development needs of all client populations.

Qualifications

Completion of radiation therapy course from an approved school or accredited program. Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board of Examiners is required.

Req Number: R-0275133

Job Function: Allied Health