RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGIST

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm with possible extended hours and occasional call
Department: Radiation Therapy - Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Salary Range: $32.82 - $53.57/hour - final salary based on experience

This position is eligible for an extra $2.00/hour through 12/07/2024!

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate radiation therapy technologist to join our team. We seek an individual with a deep commitment to patient care, compassion, and precision. The ideal candidate will collaborate seamlessly with our radiation oncologists, ensuring every patient receives the precise treatment they need. You'll be responsible for not only administering radiation therapy but also monitoring patient responses and reporting any changes promptly. Your attention to detail will shine as you calculate dosages and perform computer dosimetry, guaranteeing the utmost accuracy in treatment. As a Radiation Therapist at MU Health Care, you'll play a vital role in our patients' journeys to better health, making a lasting impact in the fight against cancer. Join us, and let's make a difference together.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Follow the prescription and assure that patients receive correct treatment.
Prepare or set up treatment field and deliver the treatment.
Observe and/or photograph patients for response and reaction to radiation or symptoms indicating change in the disease process and reporting abnormal changes to physician.
Obtain and record machine quality assurance data.
Calculate and verify dosages to be administered to all patients; perform computer dosimetry.
Schedule supportive procedures under direction of medical physicist.
Perform simulation or port imaging procedures with necessary film set up and film development.
Document treatment in patient chart.
Build molds, casts, or lead field limiting devices as required.
Act as clinical instructor for student radiologic technologists.
Ensure necessary information is available prior to treating a patient, e.g., a prescription, a patient's consent, checking of calculations.
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

ARRT certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
One (1) year of experience in radiation therapy, or practice experience as a part of training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.
This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.