Radiation Technician jobs in Des Moines, IA

UnityPoint Health- Fort Dodge

Radiation Therapist- Radiation Oncology

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Shifts: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm

*$7,500 Sign-on Bonus*

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - We've been named a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Development - We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

* Interprets and implements prescription, and treatment plan as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.

* Determines the impact of therapeutic interventions on the patient's condition and recognizes the patient's progress towards meeting the desired outcomes.

* Educate patients on procedures, skin care, side effects and nutrition.

* Observe patients for physical and emotional changes, side effects and nutrition needs.

* Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices for various body parts.

* Monitors patients' clinical progress; withholds treatment if necessary and refers patients to medical or nursing staff for appropriate intervention.

* Operation of the therapeutic equipment, proper patient positioning, monitoring of the patient during the procedure, and related clerical duties.

* Performs daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance procedures.

* Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; recognizes machine malfunctions and reports them to physics.

* Adhere to strict radiation safety guidelines.

* Ability to perform procedures regarding quality assurance, emergency shutdown and guidelines that pertain to the operation manuals for equipment.

* Serves as a technical resource person for implementing new techniques or technology.

* Assists in training and evaluation of student therapists if applicable.

* Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients, and families. Practices effective verbal and written communication skills.

* Meet and adhere to internal quality controls, organizational standards, department policies and procedures, plus strategic goals.

* Accurately complete and chart all simulation and treatment summaries, reports and documentations.

* All other duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduate of accredited school of Radiation Therapy.

Experience:

Minimum of 1 years' experience as a staff therapist. Current knowledge of appropriate clinical practice, radiation protection and quality assurance, patient management and care, charges, basic dosimetry and equipment.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Registered in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensed by the State of Iowa.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The applicant will exhibit the ability to function independently and effectively within a team environment, exercise good judgment, maintain effective interpersonal relationships, adapt to change, evaluate critically, communicate effectively, think creatively, and to organize and plan efficiently.