Radiation Therapy Tech - Certified - Radiation Center - Full-Time

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Relocation bonus $5,000

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Radiation Therapist to join the Radiation Oncology team. You will deliver ionizing radiation per prescription and assist with CT simulations and localization under supervision.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 and a relocation bonus of $5,000 for eligible candidates, with supportive leadership and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have a solid understanding of the technical aspects of radiation therapy treatment administration.
• Must be able to communicate well with patients and their families and other members of the health care team.
• Must have a good working knowledge of radiation safety issues.
• Must be proficient on the treatment machines within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers Radiation therapy treatment
• Assist with CT simulations
• Constructs cerrobend electron blocks
• Performs verification simulation on treatment machine
• Completes and maintains treatment schedule
• Performs weekly chart reviews
• Assist with HDR procedures if needed
• Performs initial chart review

Skills

Communication with patients

Radiation safety knowledge

Treatment machines proficiency

Education

ARRT certification or board eligibility

Tools

Treatment machines

Job description

External Applicants Earn up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus and a $5,000 Relocation Bonus for anyone 75+ miles.Elevate your career with the Radiation Oncology team at Mercy Medical Center! Here, you'll work alongside supportive leadership and a highly experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to clinical excellence and compassionate care. As our service line grows, we offer the excitement of advanced treatment technologies paired with a collaborative culture that truly values your work-life balance.Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by delivering ionizing radiation to patients following the prescription of the Radiation Oncologist. Assists with treatment simulations and tumor localization with the guidance of the Radiation Oncologist and Dosimetrist.Job DescriptionJob DutiesDelivers Radiation therapy treatmentAssist with CT simulationsConstructs cerrobend electron blocksPerforms verification simulation on treatment machineCompletes and maintains treatment schedulePerforms weekly chart reviewsAssist with HDR procedures if neededPerforms initial chart reviewFollows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust have a solid understanding of the technical aspects of radiation therapy treatment administration.Must be able to communicate well with patients and their families and other members of the health care team.Must have a good working knowledge of radiation safety issues.Must be proficient on the treatment machines within 6 months of hire.Professional ExperienceMinimum of 1 year experience in radiation oncology preferred.EducationCertified as a Radiation Therapist by ARRT or board eligible for certificationLicensure, Certification, RegistrationIowa Department of Public Health licensure requiredIowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.Physical RequirementsHeavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.