Travel Radiation Therapist in Rapid City, SD

ID: Shift: Days, Full Time Description: Job SummaryAs 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 technologiesPatient 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 LPNEquipment/Technology/Services: Varian TrueBeam Accuray Radixact Siemens go.Open Pro Mosaic Data Science Software HDR and LDR BrachytherapyJob Requirements: Prefer 2 years experience in Radiation Oncology practice ARRT Licensed (State licensure is not required) Committed to quality/compassionate patient careMonument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:Supportive work cultureMedical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending AccountInstant pay is available for qualifying positionsPaid Time Off Accrual BankOpportunities for growth and advancementTuition assistance/reimbursementExcellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)Flexible schedulingJob DescriptionEssential 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 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 blocks and other treatment related equipment properly and accurately with proper verification of other duties as assigned.Additional of Radiation Therapy ProgramLicense eligible and completion of ARRT licensure within one year of - 1 years of Radiation Therapist ExperienceCertification - 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 Billing string Medefis Guaranteed Hours: Contract

Created: 2024-11-05