Radiation Therapist

Position: Staff Radiation Therapist - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Join a team that is focused on delivering excellent patient care in Lander, Wyoming, a gateway to the Wind River Mountains for outdoor activities like rock climbing, hiking, and fishing. This is a full-time opportunity with full benefits including day 1 health insurance coverage, PTO, retirement savings including 4% employer match, HSA, FSA, and many more.

As a part of our team, you’ll help deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that truly makes a difference. Join our Radiation Therapy team at Rocky Mountain Oncology Center where your skills will directly impact the health and comfort of patients in your community.

This full-time position has an anticipated hourly pay range of $38.70 – $64 with a **$5,000 sign on bonus!
***** What Radiation Therapy contributes to Cardinal Health
*** Radiation is a medical specialty that uses radiation to treat cancer and alleviate symptoms, and it can also be used for certain non-cancerous conditions. Radiation Therapy ensures the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy to a patient's tumor using a linear accelerator machine. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment, according to established practices and standards.
*** Responsibilities
* *** Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician.
* Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used.
* Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.
* Simulates patients using simulator, CT scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas.
* Display professional conduct essential to the well being of the radiation oncology patient.
* Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.
* Observe the clinical progress of the patient, use clinical decision making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications.
* Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol.
* Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the Center Leader.
* Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan.
* Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.
* Regular attendance and punctuality.
* Ability to be on call.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
* Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
* Perform any other functions as required by management.
*** Qualifications
* *** ARRT Board eligible, preferred
* ARRT Board certified, preferred
* Bachelors Degree in science, or equivalent experience, preferred
* Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology
* Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
* 0-2 years of work experience
* Simulation experience is a plus
* Phlebotomy or experience starting IVs is preferred but not required
* Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
*** What is expected of you and others at this level
**** Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
* Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
* Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
* Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
* Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
* Adheres to all quality guidelines
* Works under moderate degree of supervision
* Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
* Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor
*** This position is located at:
*** 15 Shrine Club RdLander, WY 82520
** Anticipated hourly range:** $38.70 per hour – $64 per hour
** Bonus eligible:
** No
* * Benefits:
** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
* Medical, dental and vision coverage
* Paid time off plan
* Health savings account (HSA)
* 401k savings plan
* Access to wages before pay day with myFlex Pay
* Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
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