Sanford Health

Radiation Therapist

Sanford Health • $72K — $102K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of radiation therapy course from an accredited program
  • Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • Licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (if applicable)
  • Strong technical knowledge of radiation therapy equipment
  • Ability to interact effectively with patients and healthcare staff

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily imaging and deliver prescribed therapeutic radiation doses
  • Ensure patient safety during treatment
  • Document patient care accurately in treatment records
  • Communicate effectively with patients and their families
  • Report on patients' physical and emotional status to appropriate staff

Benefits

  • No weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts
  • Consistent day shift schedule from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday
  • Opportunity to work in a new cancer center built in July 2024
  • Collaborative environment with dedicated therapy team
  • Focus on patient sensitivity and confidentiality with adherence to HIPAA standards
Full Job Description


Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Salary Range: $35.00 - $49.50
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Varian TrueBeam and ARIA record and verify. Join a team of dedicated therapists to take care of patients from the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin in our new cancer center (built July 2024).

Summary
Performs daily imaging and delivers daily prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to radiation therapy patients safely and accurately.

Job Description

Work Shift: Great schedule! 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Mon - Fri

*No weekends, holidays or call!*

The therapist incorporates their technical knowledge of the equipment and expertise of clinical treatment set-up, anatomical landmarks, treatment recording and management during patient care. The therapist must be able to interact effectively and accurately with patients and their family members, physicians, healthcare workers, and radiation oncology department personnel. Possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to be proficient in accurate delivery of prescribed doses of radiation, safety of patient during treatment, and documentation of patient care in the patient treatment record and inpatient chart (if applicable). A patient's sensitivity and confidentiality must be practiced at all times with adherence all HIPAA compliance standards. The therapist develops an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status and reports that to the appropriate staff. Ability to work with growth and development needs of all client populations.

Qualifications
Completion of radiation therapy course from an approved school or accredited program.

Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board of Examiners is required.

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health is a non-profit, integrated health care system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is the largest rural, not-for-profit health care system in the nation with locations in 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health's 48,000 employees, including 1,400 physicians, make it the largest employer in the Dakotas. Sanford Health provides care to patients through a network of hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other health care services. The organization's mission is to improve the human condition through exceptional care, innovation, and discovery.
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Size
1,409 employees
Industry
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