Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistIt's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - JanesvilleWorker Type: RegularJob Highlights:Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.Department: Imaging Radiation TherapySchedule: part time 24 hours/weekSign On Bonus - available for qualified applicantsRequirements: Completion of Radiation Oncology program and ARRT-T credentialJob Summary:Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares 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.EDUCATIONAssociate's degree or completion of a radiation certification programEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: IllinoisBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndRadiation Therapist - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 4205000026 Radiation Oncology Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24Benefits: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.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.