Radiation Therapist PRN

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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

Worker Type : PRN

Job Highlights : Department :

Radiation Oncology

Schedule : ​ PRN as needed

Pay Rate :  $40 / hour

Daily pay available!

Shift Differentials : Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

Location : MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City, MO

Requirements :

Completion of Radiation Oncology program and ARRT-T credential

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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 : Employee

Department : Radiation Oncology

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

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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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

pregnancy, veteran status ,

or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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