Radiation Therapist - Oncology

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Radiation Oncology- Meth
• Shift: Days
• Job ID: 178575

Full-time positions eligible for $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 for full-time offers if relocating more than 50 miles!

Shift: Part-time or Full-time Days

Precision in action. Compassion at heart. Apply today to join our Radiation Therapy team.

Deliver life-changing radiation therapy by precisely targeting prescribed treatment areas with advanced technology and expert care. Carefully document each session-including treatment site, dosage, equipment settings, and patient response-ensuring accuracy, safety, and continuity of care. Make a meaningful impact every day by combining technical excellence with compassionate, patient-centered support.

Are you a current Radiation Therapy student? Learn more about our student stipend program: UPH Career Launch.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Interprets and accurately applies radiation therapy treatments according to the physician's prescription.

Precisely performs verification simulations on treatment machine.

Precisely documents in the patient's electronic chart.

Retains and practices prescribed procedures taught at in-services.

Maintains knowledge of patient's diagnosis and treatment plan.

Accurately and consistently performs the duties/tasks as assigned in the job description and competency check lists.

Supports and works effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.

Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considers physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment demonstrating the practices of infection control principals.

Identifies problems when they occur and reports them to appropriate personnel.

Is self-motivated and self-directed in seeking assistance.

Reviews patients' charts weekly.

Consistently and accurately records charges for billing purposes.

Accurately answers patient questions, or refers them to appropriate personnel.

Accurately performs cone-beam scan and kilovoltage films.

Performs the proper linear accelerator and simulator warm-up procedure and QA testing.

Proper use of VisionRT.

Perform SRS and SBRT treatments.

Performs basic dosimetry, CT simulation, assists with PET\CT simulations.

Assists with volume studies and prostate implants, mammosite and HDR's.

Accurate use of respiratory gating.

Orientates students to radiation therapy.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.

Experience:

• Previous clinical experience preferred. New grads welcome to apply!

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Current Iowa Permit to Practice.
• ARRT registered in Radiation Therapy.
• Must maintain BLS certification.