Job Information
SSM Health Radiation Therapist PRN in Mount Vernon, Illinois
It's more than a career, it's a calling
IL-SSM Health Cancer Center
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
· Department: Radiation Oncology
· Schedule: PRN as needed
· Pay Range starts at: $35 Daily pay available!
· Shift Differentials: Available for additional shifts
· Location: SSM Health Cancer Care Centralia
Requires ARRT-T Radiation Therapist Certification
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
- Radiation Oncology degree in accredited program
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
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)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
3803000046 Cancer Care (Radiation Oncology)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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