Radiation Therapist | Altru >

Greater Grand Forks; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Grand Forks is seeking a Radiation Therapist. The successful candidate will treat cancer patients, execute precise radiation delivery, and ensure quality assurance. Required certifications include Radiation Therapy and BLS, contributing to critical patient care in oncology.

Qualifications

• Required certification from North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board.
• ARRT certification within 6 months of the start date.
• Basic Life Support certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Delivers radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions.
• Executes precise positioning of the patient for radiation treatment.
• Completes Quality Assurance tracking and documentation.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Documentation

Radiation Physics

Quality Assurance

Education

Associates - Radiologic Technology

Job description

Location:

Altru Cancer Center960 S. Columbia Rd.Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $32.19 - $48.28

Summary:

The Radiation Therapist treats cancer patients using x-rays. They are responsible for setting up the patients in the correct treatment position to deliver radiation precisely to the targeted area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Delivers radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescription and standard operating procedures and completes all required documentation.

• Executes the precise positioning of the patient with respect to radiation beam and treatment area.

• Observes and assesses patient for clinical changes and reports signs of complications.

• Applies principles of basic radiation physics, radiation interactions and radiation protection, i.e., wears radiation film badge.

• Completes Quality Assurance tracking, records results and assists in maintaining records.

• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Radiation Therapy - Certification | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Radiation Therapy - Certification | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes

• ND Conditional/Temporary permit accepted prior to start

Education:

• Required: Associates - Radiologic Technology

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent DriverReference ID: R5470