Radiation Therapist

Position Title: Radiation Therapist

Department: Radiation Therapy-E

Purpose: Coordinates, organizes and implements safe patient care in the Radiation Therapy Department through support of the philosophies and objectives of the Cancer Center and Genesis Medical Center. Participates in departmental meetings, performance improvement activities and quality initiatives in support of the Radiation Therapy Department.

Report To: Manager, Radiation Therapy

Supervisory Responsibility: No Supervision: The job does not require the provision of guidance or supervision to others. There is no formal responsibility for directing others.

Materials Responsibility: Very Limited. Work requires very limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include personal work materials, supplies or equipment, or very small amounts of cash. The employee has a very limited or indirect amount of control over these resources. Although human error might require the repair or replacement of materials, usually the cost of correcting these errors is minor. The variety and volume of resources is also very limited. Problems associated with material resources are very uncomplicated.

Key Relationship: Co-workers/Health System Employees, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Patients, Families, and Significant Others

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Education: 3 year college/university program or equivalent experience

Field Of Study: Radiation Therapy

Special Training: Basic Life Support

Training Preferred: N/A

Licensure/Registration: ARRT, Iowa license permit to practice

Experience: No experience required.

Interpersonal Skills: Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters.

Working Conditions: There is limited exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions. There are some health and safety risks. Position may require safety equipment and precautions. The amount of time the employee may experience these moderate conditions is limited to 10% or less of their work day.

Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: Yes

Miscellaneous:

Location: GENESIS Health System Radiation Therapy-E
Schedule: Per Diem/Casual, Day, 8-4:30