Radiation Therapist

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance on

Paid time off including holidays

Tuition assistance for employees and D

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Retention rewards up to $15,000

Student loan repayment up to $10,000 (

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

MU Health Care seeks a compassionate Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Oncology team. You will administer radiation therapy, monitor patient responses, and report changes to physicians with precise dosimetry. Work is on-site with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional call as needed.

Ideal candidates bring ARRT certification, 1 year of therapy experience, and a patient-centered commitment. You’ll collaborate with oncologists and clinical staff to ensure safe, effective treatments and

Qualifications

• ARRT-Radiation Therapy certification required or in process with ARRT-T within 2 years.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in radiation therapy or training-based practice.
• Strong attention to detail and patient safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Follow prescription and ensure patients receive correct treatment.
• Prepare treatment fields, deliver therapy, and verify dosages.
• Monitor patient response and report changes to physicians promptly.
• Record treatment details in patient chart and perform quality QA data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) certification within 2 years

ARRT certification by ARRT (Radiologic Technologist)

One year experience in radiation therapy

Tools

Dosimetry software

Radiation therapy equipment

Job description

Shift: Monday – Friday, between 7:30am – 5:30pm with minimal call

Work Arrangement: On-site

Department: Radiation Oncology

Facility: Ellis Fischel Cancer Center – 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $37.75 - $61.52 per hour, based on experience
• Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
• Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
• Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Note:Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate radiation therapist to join our team. We seek an individual with a deep commitment to patient care, compassion, and precision. The ideal candidate will collaborate seamlessly with our radiation oncologists, ensuring every patient receives the precise treatment they need. You'll be responsible for not only administering radiation therapy but also monitoring patient responses and reporting any changes promptly. Your attention to detail will shine as you calculate dosages and perform computer dosimetry, guaranteeing the utmost accuracy in treatment. As a Radiation Therapist at MU Health Care, you'll play a vital role in our patients' journeys to better health, making a lasting impact in the fight against cancer.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Follow the prescription and assure that patients receive correct treatment.
• Prepare or set up treatment field and deliver the treatment.
• Observe and/or photograph patients for response and reaction to radiation or symptoms indicating change in the disease process and reporting abnormal changes to physician.
• Obtain and record machine quality assurance data.
• Calculate and verify dosages to be administered to all patients; perform computer dosimetry.
• Schedule supportive procedures under direction of medical physicist.
• Perform simulation or port imaging procedures with necessary film set up and film development.
• Document treatment in patient chart.
• Build molds, casts, or lead field limiting devices as required.
• Act as clinical instructor for student radiologic technologists.
• Ensure necessary information is available prior to treating a patient, e.g., a prescription, a patient's consent, checking of calculations.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ARRT certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
• One (1) year of experience in radiation therapy, or practice experience as a part of training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.

This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.