Radiation Therapist - Per Diem

MaineGeneral Health; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 68,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a per diem Radiation Therapist to join the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care in Augusta, Maine. This role requires a Maine State Radiologic Technologist license along with certifications in radiation therapy and computed tomography. The ideal candidate will educate patients, implement treatment plans, and ensure quality control on imaging equipment while contributing to a supportive work environment focused on employee wellness and development.

Benefits

Employee discount program

403(b) company-matching contributions

401(a) retirement income plan

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Radiologic Technologist in Maine required.
• Preferred certifications in Radiation Therapy and Computed Tomography.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides imaging and radiation therapy as prescribed.
• Monitors patient condition and adjusts treatment plans.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and quality control.

Skills

Computed Tomography Imaging

Radiation Therapy

Patient Education

Education

Maine State Radiologic Technologist License

Certification as Radiologic Technologist (RT)

Certification in Radiation Therapy (T)

Certification in Computed Tomography (CT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider

Job description

Job Description Summary: We are currently seeking a per diem Radiation Therapist to join our team at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care.

The Radiation Therapist provides computed tomography imaging and administers radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Maine State Radiologic Technologist license required. Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in radiation therapy (T) and computed tomography (CT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider preferred. Job Description:

Reviews patient history, physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

Determines patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist. Delivers therapy according to treatment plan. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

Prepares equipment and supplies, including linear accelerator. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Work Shift: Job Exempt: No Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] .