Radiation Therapist

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

EAP and counseling

Parental leave

Legal and pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension Health in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Radiation Therapist at Water Tower Medical Commons to deliver personalized treatment plans and position patients accurately in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists.

You will operate and maintain linear accelerators, manage PACS image data with proper lead markers and patient history, and ensure detailed documentation in line with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days of hire date.
• ARRT Radiation Therapist credentialed prior to hire.
• ARRT Radiologic Technologist credentialed prior to hire.
• Education: High School equivalent with 2 years experience or Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Treatment Delivery: delivers personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists, accurately positioning patients and selecting parameters.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: safely maintains, operates, and adjusts radiation therapy equipment including linear accelerators.
• Quality Assurance & Image Management: ensures accurate data entry and high-quality image submissions to PACS with correct lead markers and patient history.
• Documentation & Regulatory Compliance: maintains comprehensive records of all therapy sessions per standards and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

BLS Provider certification

ARRT Radiologic Technologist

Education

High School diploma equivalency + 2 years experience

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI

• Facility: Water Tower Medical Commons

• Department/Specialty: Radiation Oncology

• Schedule: Day Shift l Part-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Patient Care & Treatment Delivery: Delivers personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists, accurately positioning patients and selecting precise anatomical and technical parameters.

• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Safely maintains, operates, and adjusts radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators, while keeping work and procedure areas clean and orderly.

• Quality Assurance & Image Management: Ensures accurate data entry and high-quality image submissions to PACS, complete with correct lead markers, patient history, and technical details.

• Documentation & Regulatory Compliance: Maintains comprehensive, detailed records of all therapy sessions in strict accordance with clinical standards and regulatory agency guidelines.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Radiation Therapist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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