Lead Radiation Therapist: Patient Care & Tech Innovation

Mercy; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Southeast - Radiation Oncology in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a qualified Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed therapy and ensure accurate chart preparation. You will perform basic calculations and maintain meticulous records while caring for patients from adolescents to geriatrics in a compassionate setting.

The role requires ARRT certification, CPR, and ARRT registration, with 3 years of experience and familiarity with dosimetry processes and treatment planning systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of ARRT approved Radiation Therapy program.
• Licensure: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) for Radiological Technologist.
• Experience: 3 years experience working as a radiation therapist.
• Certifications: ARRT certified; CPR certified
• Other: worked with record and verify systems, ct simulation, basic calculations, e- imaging, cone-beam CT, and IMRT. Familiar with the dosimetry process and various treatment planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation therapy treatment to patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Perform and check chart preparation prior to start of treatment.
• Perform basic e- calculations and maintain accurate treatment records.
• Provide care to patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics.

Skills

Radiation therapy experience

Record and verify systems

Education

ARRT-approved Radiation Therapy program

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CT simulation

Cone-beam CT

IMRT

Dosimetry process

Treatment planning systems

E-imaging

Record and verify systems

Job description

Mercy Southeast - Radiation Oncology in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a qualified Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed therapy and ensure accurate chart preparation. You will perform basic calculations and maintain meticulous records while caring for patients from adolescents to geriatrics in a compassionate setting.

The role requires ARRT certification, CPR, and ARRT registration, with 3 years of experience and familiarity with dosimetry processes and treatment planning systems.