Radiation Therapist at Altru Health in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Location:

Altru Cancer Center960 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 Demand
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• 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:

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  Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.


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  Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.


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  Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.


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  Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver


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