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WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital
Regular
Job Highlights:
· Department: Radiation Oncology
· Sign On Bonus: $5,000 paid in full on 1st pay check! *
· Schedule: Full time Days
· Pay Range starts at: $34.23 Daily pay available!
· Location: SSM Monroe Clinic Hospital Monroe, WI
Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *
* Qualified external candidates only
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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
EXPERIENCE
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)
- And
- ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Employee
6903000165 Radiation Oncology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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Radiation Therapist at SSM Health summary:
As a Radiation Therapist at SSM Monroe Clinic Hospital, you will administer radiation therapy efficiently while ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Your role involves preparing and positioning patients, delivering treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, and maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions. The position requires an associate's degree and specific certifications, emphasizing the importance of constant alertness and collaboration within the oncology team.
Keywords:
Radiation Therapy, Patient Care, Oncology, Health Services, Medical Technology, Healthcare Professional, Radiation Treatment, Patient Safety, Clinical Roles, Healthcare Provider
