Radiation Therapist Cancer Center

CommonSpirit Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE seeks a Radiation Therapist to administer cancer treatments under a radiation oncologist. You will operate linear accelerators and CT scanners, maintain patient records, and ensure accurate dosing while building empathetic patient relationships.

You will verify treatment parameters, prep patients, perform portal films/IGRT scans, and communicate with families about the process. A sign-on bonus and education assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• ARRT (T) certification within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist.
• Maintains daily patient records and verifies treatment parameters.
• Operates linear accelerators and CT scanners for therapy.
• Greets patients with AIDET, orients and answers questions, and ensures safety.
• Takes portal films or IGRT scans and confirms dosage per prescription.

Skills

AIDET communication

Radiation therapy

Patient care

Education

JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Tools

Linear accelerators

CT scanners

Job description

As our Radiation Therapist , you will utilize your expertise by administering radiation treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist. Every day you will maintain daily records on each patient. Performs simulations and makes custom blocks. Participates in Quality Assurance monitoring and quality control checks on the equipment. Cares for patients of all ages, with a variety of malignant and/or sometimes benign diseases.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, you must perfectly balance advanced technical precision with deep emotional intelligence. You'll operate complex equipment like linear accelerators and CT scanners to administer life-saving cancer treatments while building long-term, empathetic relationships with patients who see you daily for weeks.

• Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions
• Informs patients and families about the treatment process and answers questions
• Prepares patients for treatment. Positions equipment according to plan
• Takes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed
• Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician
• Monitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom

Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus plus $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!!

Job Requirements

Education

• Satisfactory completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Licenses & Certifications

• ARRT (T) boards completion within in 6 month of hire
• BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Pay Range

$35.53 - $52.85 /hour