Radiation Therapist

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 53,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, ME is seeking a Radiation Therapist to support the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care. You will perform CT imaging, administer radiation therapy per physician orders, and ensure patient safety and comfort during treatment.

Candidates must hold Maine state radiologic technologist licensure and ARRT Radiation Therapy certification; BLS is preferred. Join a dedicated team delivering compassionate cancer care with a strong focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Maine State Radiologic Technologist license required.
• ARRT Radiation Therapy certification required.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Determines patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Delivers therapy according to treatment plan.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes as appropriate.

Skills

Radiation therapy

CT imaging

Patient education

Education

ARRT Radiation Therapy certification

Maine State Radiologic Technologist license

Tools

Linear accelerator

Imaging equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a Radiation Therapist ready for a transformative career move? Dive into a fulfilling journey with us! The Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care is not just a workplace; it's a dynamic community of skilled professionals with diverse expertise. Our Radiation Therapists provide computed tomography imaging and administer radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Determines patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Delivers therapy according to treatment plan.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies, including linear accelerator.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

Qualifications

• Maine State Radiologic Technologist license required
• Registered as a Radologic Technologist (RT) and certified in Radiation Therapy (T) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred

Compensation Information

$38.57 - $67.50 The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Job Exempt

No

Benefits

Supporting all aspects of our employees' wellness - physical, emotional and financial - is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness

We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs. Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents. A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness

Access the wages you've already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident. We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource - they're how we grow our business and care for our community.

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