Radiation Therapist | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Radiation Oncology Sioux Falls is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You will deliver prescribed radiation doses, assist with CT simulations, and help set up treatments under the guidance of Radiation Oncologists and Physicists.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, scheduling decisions, and effective communication with physicians, nurses and families to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Clinical duties include patient assessment, treatment delivery and documentation.
• Strong communication with patients, families and staff is required.
• ARRT certification required upon hire; prior therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers prescribed radiation doses and documents each treatment.
• Supports treatment set-up, CT sim and treatment simulations.
• Assists Radiation Oncologist with initial treatment setup.
• Communicates treatment plans and scheduling with the team.
• Ensures patient comfort, education, and safety during visits.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

CT Sims knowledge

Education

ARRT Radiation Therapy Certification (Upon Hire)

1-3 years Radiation Therapist experience

Job description

Location: Avera Radiation Oncology Sioux Falls

Worker Type: PRN

Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$34.00 - $51.25

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Delivers daily prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to radiation therapy patients under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologists and Physicist and collaborates with other staff. This position is responsible for the daily technical and scheduling process. Assists the Radiation Oncologist in the initial set-up of a patient's radiation therapy treatment.

What you will do

• Delivers prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to patients and accurately monitors and documents each treatment. Responsible for patient assessment, direction, and education.
• Incorporates technical knowledge of the equipment and expertise of clinical treatment set-up, anatomical landmarks, treatment recording, and management during patient care. Develops an understanding of the patient’s physical and emotional status and reports to appropriate staff. Documents patient care and treatment.
• Makes decisions related to patient care and treatment that is necessary beyond normal routine of clinical care. This could include nutritional and skin care guidance, suggestions on treatment visit by the physician and/or nurse practitioner, if the patient is having problems.
• Conveys set-up instructions to co-workers and communicates effectively with physicians on treatment concerns.
• Makes decisions regarding patient scheduling and times. Communicates with patient and families regarding treatment.
• Provides patient care and initiates life support measures as necessary.
• Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and health care workers.
• Performs computed tomography scans simulations (CT Sims) at a level not requiring constant supervision.
• Understands simulation exam protocols. Performs simulation of treatment area under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Radiation Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• 1-3 years of experience as Radiation Therapist

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].