• Job Description

  Req#: 100082
  Overview
  
  
  Are you looking for an exciting job to use your skills?
  M Health Fairview is looking for a casual (0.01 FTE) Radiation Therapist at our St. John's Hospital location in Maplewood, MN. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the accurate delivery of radiation treatment as directed by the Radiation Oncologist. This includes detailed patient positioning and accurate radiation delivery. The casual radiation therapist helps pick up shifts: 3 shifts per month requirement so you're in charge of your own schedule!
  Hiring Process
  We may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is a phenomenal way to showcase who you are and why you want to work with us plus we have the ability to share these directly with our leaders.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  Job Responsibilities:
  Deliver phenomenal patient care by verifying right patient, right time, right procedure
  Delivers detailed and efficient ionizing radiation treatment to the patient as prescribed by the radiation oncologist and established practices and policies of the department.
  Schedules and maintains patients for treatment courses and advise appropriate individuals, including if need be other departments
  Provides physical support while patients are under the supervision of the radiation therapist
  Observes and reassures patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician
  Records all treatment deliveries in patient’s electronic medical record. Maintains patient treatment record and quality checklist
  Takes all vital photos of the patient for the permanent treatment record
  Reports and files a report of any treatment errors to the physics department and radiation oncologist
  Acts as liaison within the department to accurate communication
  Follows principles of ALARA at all times within the radiation therapy department
  Notifies patients of delay in treatment due to machine malfunction
  Performs weekly chart checks, audits billing charges and export of charges
  Follows established procedures to operate linear accelerator and accessories, block fabrication, related EMR’s.
  Follows and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
  Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  Required
  • Associates Degree for radiation therapy
  Experience
  • Successful radiation therapy school completion
  License/Certification/Registration
  • BLS certification
  • ARRT registration in radiation therapy or be registry-eligible by completing the appropriate school of radiation therapy through an accredited program. Candidate will need to pass board exam within three months of hire date. Continuing education in radiation therapy field and must continue to hold ARRT registry
  Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree for radiation therapy
  Experience
  • 1 year
  • ARRT registered
  • BLS certification
  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  EEO Statement
  
  EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

• About the company

  M Health Fairview is the newly expanded academic health system that represents a collaboration among the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services. The partnership combines the university’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine.

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