Radiation Therapist (69748)

Radiation Therapist

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Salary Range $35.10 - $53.85 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Category Oncology

Description

$20,000 sign-on bonus with three year work commitment!

Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls is looking for a motivated Radiation Therapist to join our family. The ARRT registered therapist is tasked with administering accurate and efficient ionizing radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. The therapist will deliver cancer treatment with state-of-the-art Varian Truebeam Linac with Identify surface imaging system and Eclipse treatment planning software. The individual will also assist in CT Sim using a Siemens PET CT, and will prepare and construct equipment such as immobilization devices as needed or prescribed by the physician.

Department Description We are a one linac community of Fergus Falls, MN department with all Varian and Siemens Linac and PET CT. You will be working closely with one radiation oncologist, one dosimetrist, one physicist and two radiation therapists. We have a modest daily patient load that allows for a great work-life balance.

Hours/Shifts 48-64 hours biweekly, with day shifts from Monday to Friday.

Salary $35.10-$53.85/hour. $20,000 sign on bonus, with three year commitment. In alignment with our person-centered value, we offer flexible bonus payment options - either lump sum or monthly - whatever works best for you!

Benefits Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; and ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Requirements are representative of minimum level of knowledge/skills/abilities:

• ARRT registration in radiation therapy.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a staff radiation therapist required, with 4 years of experience preferred.
• Current healthcare level CPR certification upon hire or obtained within 6 months.
• Current knowledge of appropriate clinical practice, radiation protection and quality assurance, patient management and care, charges as it relates to radiation therapy delivery.