Radiation Therapist | Radiation Oncology Position Available In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

Location:

Avera St Luke’s Hospital Worker Type:

Regular WorkShift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The payrange for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependentupon experience. $34.00 – $51.25 Position Highlights Join Avera asa Radiation Therapist and join a mission-driven organization with agreat company culture and team environment. • This position may beeligible for a $10,000 Sign on Bonus • Paid Time Off (PTO)available on Day 1! Options for Free Health Insurance!

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM You Belong at Avera Be part of amultidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of MovingHealth Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. ABrief Overview Delivers daily prescribed therapeutic radiationdoses to radiation therapy patients under the guidance of theRadiation Oncologists and Physicist and collaborates with otherstaff. This position is responsible for the daily technical andscheduling process. Assists the Radiation Oncologist in the initialset-up of a patient’s radiation therapy treatment. What you will doDelivers prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to patients andaccurately monitors and documents each treatment. Responsible forpatient assessment, direction, and education. Incorporatestechnical knowledge of the equipment and expertise of clinicaltreatment set-up, anatomical landmarks, treatment recording, andmanagement during patient care. Develops an understanding of thepatient’s physical and emotional status and reports to appropriatestaff. Documents patient care and treatment. Makes decisionsrelated to patient care and treatment that is necessary beyondnormal routine of clinical care. This could include nutritional andskin care guidance, suggestions on treatment visit by the physicianand/or nurse practitioner, if the patient is having problems.

Conveys set-up instructions to co-workers and communicateseffectively with physicians on treatment concerns. Makes decisionsregarding patient scheduling and times. Communicates with patientand families regarding treatment. Provides patient care andinitiates life support measures as necessary. Interacts effectivelywith patients, physicians, family members, department staff, andhealth care workers. Performs computed tomography scans simulations(CT Sims) at a level not requiring constant supervision.

Understands simulation exam protocols. Performs simulation oftreatment area under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist.

Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work thehours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individualmust be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorilyincluding having visual acuity adequate to perform position dutiesand the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear,understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Theserequirements and those listed above are representative of theknowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essentialjob functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential jobfunctions, as long as the accommodations do not cause unduehardship to the employer.

Required Education,License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Associate’s Graduatedfrom an Accredited School of Radiation Therapy Technology RadiationTherapy (T) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or WorkExperience:

Associate’s Graduated from an Accredited School ofRadiologic Technology 1-3 years of experience as RadiationTherapist Expectations and Standards Commitment to the dailyapplication of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and socialprinciples to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm andsincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a teamenvironment, coordinating work flow with other team members andensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safetyprinciples, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, butnot limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA ifapplicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer awide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-timeemployees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today andinto the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Freehealth insurance options, for full-time single coverage on AveraHigh Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contributionfor retirement Career development guided by hands-on training andmentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, VeteranStatus, or other categories protected by law. If you are anindividual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodation for help with your online application, please call1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .