Radiation Therapist

Current Employees: If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Work Location Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Department CCI Radiation Oncology Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Job Summary UP TO $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES Provide safe administration of radiation therapy treatment to patients.

Provide a team approach to the preparation, administration and management of our patients care; by working closely with the Physicians, Dosimetrists, Physicists, Nursing, and fellow Radiation Therapists. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: *Supportive work culture *Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage *Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account *Instant pay is available for qualifying positions *Paid Time Off Accrual Bank *Opportunities for growth and advancement *Tuition assistance/reimbursement *Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions *Flexible scheduling Job Description Essential Functions: Administers radiation treatments efficiently and accurately as evidenced by department record keeping.

Ensures that all localization films and portal verification films are reviewed by supervising physician on a routine basis to ensure proper positioning technique. Has working knowledge of the EMR and Impac computer system. Assists in evaluating forms and routines for these systems. Is responsible for assisting patients as necessary, i.

e., entering or leaving the facility, entering or leaving the treatment room, dressing or undressing. Is responsible for scheduling patient appointment times for radiation treatment and simulation related schedules. Coordinates daily schedules. Is responsible for working knowledge of the operational methods and safety standards of all equipment producing ionizing radiation within the department, i.

e., Linear Accelerators and Simulator. Therapists will be responsible for delivering therapeutic doses to patients using the above-mentioned equipment. Relates patient concerns to oncology RN, LPN, or physician as appropriate. Serves as a resource for quality care and radiation safety. Takes on-call rotation as assigned for Radiation Therapy treatment related duties, chart access, blood irradiation and other assignments as requested by the department supervisor and/or their delegate.

Uses blocks and other treatment related equipment properly and accurately with proper verification of patients. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Graduate of Radiation Therapy Program License eligible and completion of ARRT licensure within one year of hire Preferred: Experience - 1+ years of Radiation Therapist Experience Certification

• Radiation Therapist
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Job Category Diagnostics Job Family Radiation Therapy Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type Regular 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference . Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.