Radiation Therapist PRN
Shawnee, OK, 74802, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- radiation therapy
- oncology
- patient positioning
A Radiation Therapist PRN administers prescribed radiation treatments to patients, ensuring accurate positioning and compliance with safety standards. They operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment, collaborate with physicians and dosimetrists on treatment plans, and document all therapy sessions meticulously. This role requires certification, attention to detail, and adherence to regulatory requirements in a hospital oncology department.
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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - ShawneeWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
· Department: Radiation Oncology
· Schedule: PRN as needed
· Pay Range starts at: $32.48/hour Daily pay available!
· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee, OK
Requirements: Completion of Radiation Oncology program and ARRT-T credential
Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *
* Qualified external candidates only
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Job Summary:
Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately.
- Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
- Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions.
- Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
- Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
- Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Associate's degree or completion of a radiation certification program
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Rare kneeling and sitting.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- Radiation Therapist - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift:
PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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