Radiation Therapist I - Full-Time Day Shift, Mentoring Role

IU Health; Terre Town (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Cancer Center in Lafayette seeks a Radiation Therapist to join our oncology team on a full-time, rotating day shift starting at 7:00 AM, with most days wrapping up around 5:00 PM and call every six weeks after six months. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

You will apply ionizing radiation to patients as prescribed, control dose and reproduce treatment fields, and ensure safety, quality control, and accurate treatment planning. Mentoring may occur for trainees.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Registered RT (T) by ARRT or eligible; must pass exam within 3 months of hire.
• RT (T) license as required by Indiana DOH.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply ionizing radiation to patients per prescription of a radiation oncologist.
• Control the amount of radiation and reproduce treatment fields precisely.
• Maintain high standards of quality control, safety, treatment planning, and patient scheduling.
• Mentor staff or students during clinical rotations.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Quality control

Safety

Treatment planning

Patient scheduling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Registered RT (T) by ARRT or registry eligible

Indiana State DOH RT (T) license

Current BLS certification

Job description

IU Health Cancer Center in Lafayette seeks a Radiation Therapist to join our oncology team on a full-time, rotating day shift starting at 7:00 AM, with most days wrapping up around 5:00 PM and call every six weeks after six months. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

You will apply ionizing radiation to patients as prescribed, control dose and reproduce treatment fields, and ensure safety, quality control, and accurate treatment planning. Mentoring may occur for trainees.