SD - Radiation Therapist - Rapid City

Job Description : Job Summary

Job Summary

As a Radiation Therapist with Monument Health Cancer Care Institute, you will be joining a growing, state-of the art cancer treatment center where our clinical support capabilities, expertise and industry-leading technologies keep high quality, efficient care delivery at the forefront of everything we do each day.

Monument Health joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and this prestigious collaboration grants special access to Mayo Clinic's extensive knowledge, resources and world-leading expertise.

This is an additional opening to help support the growing and future needs of cancer care within our community.

Monument Health Cancer Care Institute is located in an outdoor paradise surrounded by mountains, lakes and national forests.

Access to outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, boating, water skiing, fishing and so much more makes this area an ideal place to live and work! Rapid City, South Dakota has a small-town atmosphere with access to amenities such as a regional airport and a variety of shopping and dining choices year around! Livability lists Rapid City in its Top 100 Best Places to Live!

This Opportunity Offers You the Ability to :

Exemplify clinical independence in creating a vision and direction for this

exciting position

• Develop and set standard of care
• Promote awareness of the practice to the public within the area
• Work with supportive administration and staff.

What makes Monument Health Cancer Care Institute Different :

• Great TEAM atmosphere
• Newer technologies

Patient Load Averages :

Close to 60 patients per day on 2 treatment machines.

Staff :

• 10 Radiation Therapists (5 have 20+ years of experience)
• Radiation Therapist Supervisor
• 2 Dosimetrists
• 2 Medical Physicists
• 3 Radiation Oncologists
• 4 RN's and 1 LPN

Equipment / Technology / Services :

• Varian TrueBeam
• Accuray Radixact
• Siemens go.Open Pro
• Mosaic Data Science Software
• HDR and LDR Brachytherapy

Job Requirements :

• Prefer 2+ years' experience in Radiation Oncology practice
• ARRT Licensed (State licensure is not required)
• Committed to quality / compassionate patient care

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include :

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance / reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)
• Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions :

Administers radiation treatments efficiently and accurately as evidenced by department record keeping.

Ensures that all localization films and portal verification films are reviewed by supervising physician on a routine basis to ensure proper positioning technique.

Has working knowledge of the EMR and Impac computer system. Assists in evaluating forms and routines for these systems.

Is responsible for assisting patients as necessary, i.e., entering or leaving the facility, entering or leaving the treatment room, dressing or undressing.

Is responsible for scheduling patient appointment times for radiation treatment and simulation related schedules. Coordinates daily schedules.

Is responsible for working knowledge of the operational methods and safety standards of all equipment producing ionizing radiation within the department, i.

e., Linear Accelerators and Simulator. Therapists will be responsible for delivering therapeutic doses to patients using the above-mentioned equipment.

Relates patient concerns to oncology RN, LPN, or physician as appropriate.

Serves as a resource for quality care and radiation safety.

Takes on-call rotation as assigned for Radiation Therapy treatment related duties, chart access, blood irradiation and other assignments as requested by the department supervisor and / or their delegate.

Uses blocks and other treatment related equipment properly and accurately with proper verification of patients.

All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required :

Graduate of Radiation Therapy Program

License eligible and completion of ARRT licensure within one year of hire

Preferred :

Experience - 1+ years of Radiation Therapist Experience

Certification - Radiation Therapist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Physical Requirements : Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and / or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and / or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.

Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Position Urgency : Normal

Normal

State License Details :

Upon Acceptance

Minimum Years of Experience :

Sub Specialty : Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist