SD - Radiation Therapist - Rapid City

Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has an opening for a permanent fulltime Radiation Therapist. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Rapid City SD 57703

Assignment Start Date: 10/3/2024

Shift: Days Full Time

Salary range: $62000.00 to $83000.00

Benefits:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evenings nights or weekends)
• Flexible scheduling

As a Radiation Therapist you will be joining a growing stateoftheart cancer treatment center where our clinical support capabilities expertise and industryleading technologies keep highquality efficient care delivery at the forefront of everything we do each day.

This Opportunity Offers You the Ability to:

• Exemplify clinical independence in creating a vision and direction for this exciting position
• Develop and set standards of care
• Promote awareness of the practice to the public within the area
• Work with supportive administration and staff.

Patient 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 RNs and 1 LPN

Equipment/Technology/Services:

Varian TrueBeam

Accuray Radixact

Siemens go. Open Pro

Mosaic Data Science Software

HDR and LDR Brachytherapy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administers radiation treatments efficiently and accurately as evidenced by department record keeping.
• Ensures that all localization films and portal verification films are reviewed by the supervising physician on a routine basis to ensure proper positioning technique.
• Has working knowledge of the EMR and Impac computer systems. 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 simulationrelated 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 abovementioned equipment.
• Relates patient concerns to oncology RN LPN or physician as appropriate.
• Serves as a resource for quality care and radiation safety.
• Takes oncall rotation as assigned for Radiation Therapy treatmentrelated duties chart access blood irradiation and other assignments as requested by the department supervisor and/or their delegate.
• Uses blocks and other treatmentrelated equipment properly and accurately with proper verification of patients.
• All other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• 1 years of Radiation Therapist Experience preferred

Education:

• Graduate of Radiation Therapy Program

Licenses Certifications and/or Registration:

• Radiation Therapist American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); License eligible and complete ARRT licensure within one year of hire

Physical Requirements: Heavy work exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67100% of the time) and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (3466% of the time) and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (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.

Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.