Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist# Radiation TherapistMain Campus - Staples, MN 56479## OverviewSalary Range$39.00 - $49.95 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryHealth Care## Description**About Lakewood**Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.**About the Team**The Radiation Oncology team at Lakewood Health System provides advanced cancer treatment services through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. The team partners with Radiation Oncologists, Physicists, Dosimetrists, Nursing, and support staff to deliver safe, accurate, and patient-centered radiation therapy.**Mission for Position**Deliver safe, accurate, and compassionate radiation therapy while supporting high-quality patient care and a positive treatment experience.**Duties & Responsibilities**The Radiation Therapist provides specialized clinical care to patients undergoing radiation therapy, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient treatment delivery. This role operates advanced treatment technology, supports simulation and treatment planning, and maintains strict adherence to safety and quality standards.Responsibilities include delivering and verifying radiation treatments, assisting with CT simulation and patient positioning, monitoring patients during treatment, performing quality assurance checks, and maintaining accurate documentation within the EHR. The Radiation Therapist collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care, communicate updates, and support treatment planning while promoting a compassionate, patient-centered experience.**Position Type**This is a full-time position, working 64 hours per pay period (.80 FTE).## Qualifications**Qualifications*** Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program* ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (RT(T))* Current BLS/CPR certification (or obtained within 6 months)* 1+ year of Radiation Therapist experience preferred**Ideal Candidate*** Strong knowledge of radiation safety, treatment delivery, and quality assurance* Experience with patient positioning, immobilization, and treatment verification* Ability to operate and troubleshoot treatment equipment* Experience with Varian TrueBeam, Eclipse, or surface imaging technology preferred* Experience with CT simulation and treatment planning workflows preferred* Familiarity with oncology care coordination and multidisciplinary workflows* Commitment to continuous learning and professional development**Benefits**Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!* Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off* 401K Match* Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year* Best-in-region employer HSA contributions* Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!*A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.****If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email*** *View email address on click.appcast.io****.*****Interested, but will the schedule work for you?** **Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?****>>> Contact [JAMIE NORDICK] to discuss the possibilities further**: Jamie Nordick, Director of Oncology ServicesP: 218-894-8404E: View email address on click.appcast.io:Job postings found on third-party websites may be outdated or no longer active. 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