Mayo Clinic is seeking a Radiation Therapist for a job in Jacksonville, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Radiation Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Provides daily care for cancer patients, including accurate interpretation and delivery of radiation treatments. Performs simulations and provides clinical direction for radiation therapy students.
Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy. Applicants must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy, or be registry eligible to sit for the exam. Licensure by the state of Florida Department of HRS in Radiation Therapy Technology is required. Continuing educational hours are required to maintain the registered status for the State of Florida and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. No minimum experience level set. Therapist may be a new graduate. Therapist must be able to use or learn all computer systems and equipment in the department(i.e. ARIA record and verify system, VARIAN linear accelerators, GE CT Simulator, Elekta Gamma Knife and HDR). Demonstrates ability to ensure quality images (KV, MV, and CBCT) are obtained and accurately analyzes for proper alignment and precise treatment delivery. Three months of on-the-job training may be necessary to become familiar with specific department procedures and operations. Must be able to tolerate frequent stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting as required, when moving patient or equipment during treatment. Due to nature of work, good interpersonal skills and sensitivity are necessary. Must be able to work with patients and their families when dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Licensure by the state of Florida Department of HRS in Radiation Therapy Technology is required.
Mayo Clinic Health System Job ID . Posted job title: Radiation Therapist
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider by U.S. News & World Report . Our multi-disciplinary group practice focuses on providing high quality, compassionate medical care. We are the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world with over 70,000 employees working in a unique environment that brings together the best in patient care, groundbreaking research and innovative medical education. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, exceptional benefits including medical, dental, paid time off. At Mayo Clinic, you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Health savings account
- Dental benefits
- Health Care FSA
- Vision benefits
- 403b retirement plan