Radiation Therapy Intern

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
Oct 02, 2024
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Meets all requirements to be employed with MHS Position Summary Under direct supervision of a licensed Radiation Therapist (RTT), a candidate will train to become an RTT using hands on experience with patients, physicians and staff. They will acquire skills in radiation treatment setup and delivery. Communicate with MDs and RNs and the planning staff. They will use this time to hone their skills to be able to pass national accreditation and to secure a future as a Radiation Therapist. Responsibilities Daily machine QA for all machines Patient setup and treatment on a linear accelerator Meet needs of patients with daily assessment for progress and side effects Introduction to Dosimetry planning and Physics QA Assisting with CT Simulation scanning and setup for preplanning of all diagnosis's Assisting with HDR (Brachytherapy) treatments with MDs and Physics staff Requirements Candidate has been accepted into an accredited school for Radiation Therapy and onboarded by MHS Student Development as a student. Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" in 2023 Technology: "Most Wired"health caresystem 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $25.00 - $25.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.