Radiation Therapist

Location: Avera Cancer Institute-Sioux FallsWorker Type: Regular

Pay Range: $34.00 - $51.25

Position Highlights: This position provides coverage to 6 ACI locations: Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Yankton, Pierre, Aberdeen and Marshall, MN. It is eligible for paid travel and meal stipend. You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Delivers daily prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to radiation therapy patients under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologists and Physicist and collaborates with other staff. This position is responsible for the daily technical and scheduling process. Assists the Radiation Oncologist in the initial set-up of a patient's radiation therapy treatment.

What You Will Do: Delivers prescribed therapeutic radiation doses to patients and accurately monitors and documents each treatment. Responsible for patient assessment, direction, and education. Incorporates technical knowledge of the equipment and expertise of clinical treatment set-up, anatomical landmarks, treatment recording, and management during patient care. Develops an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status and reports to appropriate staff. Documents patient care and treatment. Makes decisions related to patient care and treatment that is necessary beyond normal routine of clinical care. This could include nutritional and skin care guidance, suggestions on treatment visit by the physician and/or nurse practitioner, if the patient is having problems. Conveys set-up instructions to co-workers and communicates effectively with physicians on treatment concerns. Makes decisions regarding patient scheduling and times. Communicates with patient and families regarding treatment. Provides patient care and initiates life support measures as necessary. Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and health care workers. Performs computed tomography scans simulations (CT Sims) at a level not requiring constant supervision. Understands simulation exam protocols. Performs simulation of treatment area under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist.

Essential Qualifications: The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Radiation Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire
• Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:1-3 years of experience as Radiation Therapist
• Expectations and Standards