Radiation Therapist

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Radiation Therapist in Scarborough, Maine. This entry-level role involves patient interaction, radiation therapy administration, and training responsibilities. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education resources

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Radiation Therapy program required.
• Current applicable state license as a Radiation Therapist through the ARRT needed.
• Proficiency in performing radiation therapy treatments acquired through training.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and calibrating of machine functions.
• Instruction of students on procedure protocols.
• Shielding and positioning of patients as prescribed.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy

Knowledge of physiology

Knowledge of pathology

Knowledge of physics

Knowledge of chemistry

Radiation safety

Radiation therapy procedures

Education

Completion of an approved 2-year program in Radiation Therapy Technology

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Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 27558

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

**Current MaineHealth Employees not Eligible**

Relocation for Approved Offers -New Grads Encouraged to Apply

Summary

The Radiation Therapist role is responsible for the monitoring and calibrating of machine functions, instruction of students, and shielding and positioning of patients as prescribed in the individual treatment plan.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, physics, chemistry, radiation safety as well as radiation therapy procedures, techniques, and equipment and safety and health precautions at a level generally acquired through completion of an approved 2-year program in Radiation Therapy Technology required.
• License/Certifications: Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy and current applicable state(s) license as a Radiation Therapist through the ARRT required.
• Experience: Proficiency in performing radiation therapy treatments generally acquired through on-the-job training and experience required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
  
  

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Sarah J. Donlin at [e-mail]

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