Radiation Oncology Therapist
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Altru Hospital

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology

Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Employment Type: Long Term Contract (13 weeks)

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• No weekend work

Requirements

• North Dakota license required (ND Conditional/Temporary permit accepted prior to start)
• Certification from the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners (prior to start)
• Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (within 6 months of start)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiation Oncology specialty
• Recent travel experience preferred with at least 3 completed assignments
• Epic electronic health record experience required

Job Description

• Deliver radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescription and standard operating procedures
• Precisely position patients relative to radiation beam and treatment area
• Observe and assess patients for clinical changes and report complications
• Apply principles of radiation physics, interactions, and protection (wear radiation film badge)
• Complete Quality Assurance tracking and maintain records
• Perform pain assessments and take appropriate actions
• Perform other duties as needed to support department and organizational needs

Facility Notes

• Level 2 Trauma Center
• No radius rule for local travelers; no rate difference between local and non-local travelers