Radiation Therapist I

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist for a full-time, rotating day shift starting at 7:00 AM with wrap-up around 5:00 PM. Call is one weekend every six weeks after six months. Prior experience preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply, with emphasis on safety, planning, and patient care. A supportive oncology team environment is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered RT (T) by ARRT or eligibility; pass exam within 3 months if eligible.
• RT (T) license by Indiana State Department of Health required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Apply ionizing radiation to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
• Control and reproduce treatment fields; ensure exposure is to prescribed areas.
• Mentor students or less experienced staff during rotations when needed.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Treatment planning

Patient care

Quality control

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Radiation equipment

Job description

Overview

IU Health Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist to join our oncology team at the Lafayette office. This is a full-time, rotating day shift position starting at 7:00 AM, with most days wrapping up around 5:00 PM. Call requirements do not begin until after six months of employment and consist of one weekend every six weeks. While prior radiation therapy experience is highly preferred, enthusiastic new graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Job Description

Responsible for applying ionizing radiation to patients for therapeutic purposes in accordance with the prescription and instruction of a radiation oncologist. Controls the exact amount of radiation to be administered locally, and reproduces treatment fields, ensuring that exposure is made only to prescribed areas. Requires high levels of quality control, safety, treatment planning and administration, patient care, and patient scheduling. May be asked to mentor those with less experience and/or students during clinical rotations.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Registered RT (T) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Registry eligibility required. For Registry eligible candidates, candidate must pass exam within three months of hire date. RT (T) license as issued and required by the Indiana State Department of Health is required.
• Requires current BLS certification.
• Requires extensive knowledge of the technical aspects of radiation oncology; which includes the operation of various complex equipment, application mathematical computation for treatment planning and design production, and implementation of beam altering devices.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.