Radiation Therapist

SSM Health; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 40,698 - 57,964; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus: up to $5,000

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is looking for a part-time Radiation Therapist in Baraboo, WI. In this role, you will administer radiation therapy, ensuring patient safety and compliance with standards. The position offers a shift of 28 hours per week with a starting pay of $35.81/hour and eligibility for benefits.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree or equivalent certification and be ARRT-T certified. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available.

Qualifications

• Completion of Radiation Oncology program and ARRT‑T credential required.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider certification needed.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy to patients as prescribed.
• Prepares and positions patients accurately for treatment.
• Maintains detailed records of therapy sessions.
• Ensures work complies with regulatory agency standards.
• Cleans and organizes department areas.

Skills

Radiation therapy administration

Patient positioning

Equipment maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's degree or radiation certification program

Tools

Linear accelerator

PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

• Schedule: Part time 28 hours/week Benefits eligible!
• Sign On Bonus: up to $5,000
• Pay Range starts at: $35.81/hour Daily pay available!
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Requirements: Completion of Radiation Oncology program and ARRT‑T credential

Job Summary

Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately.
• Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions.
• Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate's degree or completion of a radiation certification program

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT‑T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Radiation Therapist - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications (other states)

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT‑T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4205000012 Radiation Oncology

Scheduled Weekly Hours

28

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.