Radiation Therapist, Oncology

Mercyhealth; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist to deliver safe and effective radiation therapy treatments. This role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure patient care is prioritized and that all procedures are performed with precision. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently while adhering to safety protocols. The organization values quality service and offers a supportive environment for professional growth, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Discount Packages

Flexible Spending Plans

Wellbeing Resources

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program required.
• Experience as a radiation therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers accurate and timely external beam treatments.
• Assesses and addresses patient needs during treatment.
• Completes patient charts accurately and timely.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Job description

Overview

• Janesville, Wisconsin
• Pool/PRN Flexible Schedule

The Radiation Therapist provides professional duties involved with a variety of technical procedures prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist for the safe delivery of radiation therapy treatments and care to patients.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Possesses core knowledge of required Radiation Therapist functions, including scheduling, simulation, patient set-up, and treatment.
• Demonstrates a functional knowledge of all major components of department equipment.
• Delivers external beam treatments in an accurate and timely fashion with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assesses and addresses patient's needs while under treatment.
• Practices appropriate Radiation Safety procedures.
• Accurate and timely completion of patient charts according to established standards and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standard and advanced treatment calculations and treatment plans.
• Designs and fabricates blocks accurately and efficiently.
• Performs Simulation with a high degree of accuracy in a timely fashion with little or no supervision.
• Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers as required per position.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program. Experience as a radiation therapist preferred.

Certification and Licensure

ARRT registration in radiation therapy required (or eligible upon hire and attain within one year). Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Good interpretive/analytical skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to perform multiple functions with minimal direction, independent of supervision. Complex problem solving.

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear; stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust and focus.

Level of Supervision

Performs routine duties independent of supervision, but consults with the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, Medical Dosimetrist and Radiation Oncology Supervisor/Manager/Director as required.

Supervises

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.