Radiation Therapist

Job Location and Compensation Location: Avera Cancer Institute‑Sioux Falls. Worker Type: Regular. Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America). Pay Range: $34.00 - $51.25, actual pay rate dependent on experience. Position Highlights This position provides coverage to six ACI locations: Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Yankton, Pierre, Aberdeen, and Marshall, MN. It is eligible for paid travel and meal stipend. Brief Overview Delivers daily prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to radiation therapy patients under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologists and Physicist and collaborates with other staff. This position is responsible for the daily technical and scheduling process and assists the Radiation Oncologist in the initial set‑up of a patient’s radiation therapy treatment. Responsibilities Deliver prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to patients and accurately monitor and document each treatment. Perform patient assessment, direction, and education. Incorporate technical knowledge of the equipment and expertise of clinical treatment set‑up, anatomical landmarks, treatment recording, and management during patient care. Develop an understanding of the patient’s physical and emotional status and report to appropriate staff. Document patient care and treatment. Make decisions related to patient care and treatment beyond normal routine of clinical care, including nutritional and skin care guidance, suggestions on treatment visits by the physician and/or nurse practitioner when the patient has problems. Convey set‑up instructions to co‑workers and communicate effectively with physicians on treatment concerns. Make decisions regarding patient scheduling and times. Communicate with patient and families regarding treatment. Provide patient care and initiate life support measures as necessary. Interact effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and health care workers. Perform computed tomography scans simulations (CT Sims) at a level not requiring constant supervision, understand simulation exam protocols, and perform simulation of treatment area under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist. Qualifications Must be able to work the hours specified. Must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Radiation Therapy (T) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 1–3years of experience as a Radiation Therapist. Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, families, and community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA where applicable. Benefits PTO available day1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. EEO Statement Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr