Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

Astera Health currently has a full-time Radiation Therapist opening at the Astera Health/CentraCare Coborn Cancer Center in Wadena, MN.

This position is full-time, scheduled 80 hours bi-weekly. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.

Some responsibilities of the Radiation Therapist include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Provides care and treatment for patients in accordance with department standards, policies, and procedures.
2. Responsible for the operation of all Radiation Oncology equipment: linear accelerators, simulator, and other related therapy accessories.
3. Responsible for accurate and complete documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with established policies and procedures.
4. Provides safe, ethical and professional care for patients with sensitivity to their needs, utilizes infection control principles and sterile techniques as required.
5. Assists the Radiation Oncologist to simulate setup fields for patients to be treated.
6. Responsible for accurate and complete documentation of all simulation parameters needed for treatment and procedures.
7. Assists the physics staff in performing simple QA checks to assure accuracy of simulated setups.
8. Responsible for reporting malfunctions of Radiation Oncology equipment as identified per unit standard.
9. Responsible for adherence with Minnesota Department of Health standards for radiation safety.
10. Actively participates in performance improvement activities.
11. Participates in the operation of the unit to include accurate and timely scheduling, charging of patient activity and ordering of tests/procedures.
12. Performs basic dose calculations for treatment of patients.
13. Understands custom blocks for all types of treatments.
14. May provide cross-coverage at all CCH radiation sites.
15. Perform patient setup in CT for treatment planning.
16. Actively participates in patient conferences, department meetings, committees and task forces. May lead education on various subjects related to radiation therapy.
17. Assists in scheduling and coordinating brachytherapy or special procedures.
18. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to effectively operate standard medical equipment, electronic medical record software, and standard office equipment and software
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service excellence
• Possesses cross-cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships
• Ability to perform tasks both collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrates concern for patients of all ages, visitors, and co-workers.
• Maintains confidentiality of information and privacy compliance.

Physical Requirements: Medium Duty: exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects (based on U.S. Department of Labor data). The following physical activities are required to perform this job: Occasionally (up to 33% of work time): Standing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, smelling, color vision. Frequently (34-66% of work time): Walking, carrying, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing, near acuity vision.

Education and experience required:

• Graduate from a Radiation Therapy education program.

Licenses / Certifications:

• Certified by the American Registry for Radiation Therapists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy or registry eligible required. Must become certified within one year of hire.
• Maintain active BLS Certification

Experience:

• Experience in radiation therapy; Or combined years of relevant education and experience to perform the essential duties of this position.

Pay or shift range: $32.82 USD to $49.24 USD

Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.