Dosimetrist (Full-Time/Day Shift)

Radiation Therapist
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Yankton, Pierre, Aberdeen and Marshall, MN. It is eligible for paid travel and meal stipend.
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. A 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. Assists the Radiation Oncologist in the initial set-up of a patient's radiation therapy treatment.
Delivers prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to patients and accurately monitors and documents each treatment. Incorporates technical knowledge of the equipment and expertise of clinical treatment set-up, anatomical landmarks, treatment recording, and management during patient care. Documents patient care and treatment.
Makes decisions related to patient care and treatment that is necessary beyond normal routine of clinical care. This could include nutritional and skin care guidance, suggestions on treatment visit by the physician and/or nurse practitioner, if the patient is having problems.
Conveys set-up instructions to co-workers and communicates effectively with physicians on treatment concerns.
Provides patient care and initiates life support measures as necessary.
Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and health care workers.
Performs computed tomography scans simulations (CT Sims) at a level not requiring constant supervision.
Performs simulation of treatment area under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist.
To perform this job successfully, an individual 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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

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:
~1-3 years of experience as Radiation Therapist

Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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