Radiation Therapist

Location:
Altru Cancer Center

960 S. Columbia Rd.

Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $32.19 - $48.28

Summary:
The Radiation Therapist treats cancer patients using x-rays. They are responsible for setting up the patients in the correct treatment position to deliver radiation precisely to the targeted area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Delivers radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescription and standard operating procedures and completes all required documentation.
• Executes the precise positioning of the patient with respect to radiation beam and treatment area.
• Observes and assesses patient for clinical changes and reports signs of complications.
• Applies principles of basic radiation physics, radiation interactions and radiation protection, i.e., wears radiation film badge.
• Completes Quality Assurance tracking, records results and assists in maintaining records.
• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Radiation Therapy - Certification | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Radiation Therapy - Certification | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes

• ND Conditional/Temporary permit accepted prior to start

Education:
Required: Associates - Radiologic Technology

Physical Demands :
Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Not Applicable
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:
Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Not Applicable
Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R5470