Radiation Therapist - Hourly/Temporary

Radiation Therapist - Hourly/Temporary

Posting ID
159463

Department
Radiation Oncology/UIHC

Jobcode
Radiation Therapist

Working Title
Radiation Therapist - Hourly/Temporary

Details

Radiation Therapist PT36

Temporary PRN position available in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UI Health Care.

Rate of Pay: Commensurate based on experience.

Variable hours will vary based on staffing needs, scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

Apply ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the radiation oncologist. Provide radiation therapy protection monitoring in all clinical areas. Provide some functional teaching and supervision of students.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform complex radiation therapy procedures and operate equipment

Perform radiation therapy technologist responsibilities as required.

Provide dosimetrist and radiation physicist with treatment parameter calculation and computerized dosimetry.

Present instruction to radiation therapy technology students and assist in evaluation.

Manufacture individualized immobilization devices and shielding forms.

Maintain liaison with Radiation Therapy residents and staff physicians regarding scheduling and other technological matters.

Assist with ordering supplies and maintaining quality control in accordance with hospital, departmental and area standards.

Assist with preventive maintenance of equipment to minimize technical malfunction.

Make appropriate adjustments to equipment and patients in the event of an equipment failure.

Maintain patient care and other records necessary.

Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Required Qualifications:

• Eligible for certification by American Registry of Radiological Technologists in radiation therapy procedures, or Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent required.
  
• Permit to practice in the State of Iowa required.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelors' Degree in Radiation Sciences.

Recent experience with current advanced radiation therapy technology.

Recent experience with specialized radiation therapy procedures.

Recent experience with specialized treatment imaging positioning and localization techniques.

Recent experience with magnetic resonance imaging procedures.

Recent experience with computed tomography simulation.

Experience with electronic radiation therapy medical record system.

*Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Contact


MICHAEL WASHINGTON
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Application Instructions
Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining experience and ability to meet the posted requirements: View email address on click.appcast.io

Ad Start Date
06/04/2026

Ad End Date
06/07/2026