Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

July 31, 2024

Department:

34002914 AHCI Radiation Oncology Saint Paul

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• Casual Role
• No weekends
• Day/Evening shifts

Job Description:

Responsible for applying radiation treatments to patients with cancer or other disease process in accordance with prescription and instruction of the radiation oncologist. Perform simulation, set-up, and treatment of radiation therapy patients. Required to have skill and training in multiple radiation therapies.

Principle Responsibilities

• Treatment:
  • Operate treatment machine to give prescribed dose and/or simulator to plan treatment field(s).
  • Properly delivery of prescribed treatment/simulation technique.
  • Documentation of treatment fields and set up.
  • Prepare room for patient treatment according to prescription.
  • Maintain records of daily paint treatments/treatment set up.
  • Report patient concerns and/or complications to provider.
  • Explain procedure to patient as required.
  • Report abnormal operation of equipment to physicist, CMS team and document in electronic tracking system.
  • Perform patient imaging per orders.
  • Create patient schedules.
  • Submit charges according to services provided per protocol/policy.
• Safety:
  • Identify risk to self and others>
  • Utilize preventative measures or take corrective action.
  • Recognize and respond to environmental emergencies.
• Instruct radiation therapy students in all aspects of clinical training.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years in radiation therapy

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required upon hire
• Certification of JRCERT approved course in radiation therapy technologycompletion required

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently