What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist WI position at Froedtert South?
POSITION PURPOSE
Performs therapeutic radiation therapy procedures. Performs other related duties such as patient education, verifying charges, and overseeing and coordination on-site services. In addition, performs special radiographic procedures in accordance with department and system policies and procedures. Work assigned hours as well as taking on-call rotations.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
Associate's Degree : Radiation Therapy
Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Entry Level
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T) registered, as a Radiation Therapist
Current BLS and / or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
N / A
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs the planned course of radiotherapy utilizing the linear accelerator and simulator.
Evaluates, recommends and implements new treatment procedures.
Educates patients about therapy procedures and side effects.
Participates in treatment documentation and Quality Assurance monitoring. #cb
Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years. Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations.
Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
