Radiation Therapist

Principle Responsibilities

• Treat patients with cancer or other disease processes by applying radiation treatments in accordance with the radiation oncologist's prescription.
• Operate the treatment machine to deliver the prescribed dose and perform simulations to plan treatment fields.
• Document treatment fields and set up procedures accurately.
• Prepare the treatment room according to the patient's prescription and maintain treatment records.
• Report any patient concerns or complications to the appropriate provider.
• Explain the procedure to the patient as necessary.
• Report any abnormalities in equipment operation to the physicist, CMS team, and document in the electronic tracking system.
• Create patient schedules and submit charges according to the services provided.
• Ensure safety by identifying risks, utilizing preventative measures, responding to emergencies, and instructing radiation therapy students.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with the education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must have 2 to 5 years of experience in radiation therapy.
• A Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification is required upon hire.
• A certification in radiation therapy technology from an accredited institution is required.
• Must meet at least one of the following requirements: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 32 lbs occasionally and up to 25 lbs frequently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multiple radiation therapies.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Allina in-house training.

Safety

• Identify risks to self and others and utilize preventative measures or take corrective action.
• Recognize and respond to environmental emergencies.
• Instruct radiation therapy students in all aspects of clinical training.

Physical Demands

• Medium Work: Lifting up to 32 lbs occasionally, up to 25 lbs frequently.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $37.04 to $50.77 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Employee Resources Groups (ERGs)
• Community involvement and volunteering events
• Well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and various programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools to support personal well-being
• Opportunity to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program