1 Radiation Therapist Job in Scarborough, ME
MaineHealth is Hiring a Radiation Therapist Near Scarborough, ME
Summary
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
**current MaineHealth Employees not Eligible**
Relocation for Approved Offers!
- Position Summary
- This is clinical work in the application of prescribed courses of radiation therapy. Work includes the monitoring and calibrating of machine functions, instruction of students, and shielding and positioning of patients as prescribed in the individual treatment plan.
- Work is normally performed along with another therapist and is cross-checked by the accompanying therapist. Performance is reviewed by the Radiation Therapist Supervisor (with physician feedback) through adherence to treatment prescriptions.
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- Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, physics, chemistry, radiation safety as well as radiation therapy procedures, techniques, and equipment and safety and health precautions at a level generally acquired through completion of an approved 2 year program in Radiation Therapy Technology.
- License/Certifications: Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy and registration through A.R.R.T. and licensure by the State of Maine (September 1984).
- Experience: Knowledge of department policies and procedures as well as proficiency in performing radiation therapy treatments at a level generally acquired during three to six months on-the-job training and experience.
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
- Analytical ability to prepare equipment properly and reproduce patient positioning and treatment on a daily basis.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to explain therapy and treatment programs to patients to allay apprehensions and elicit their cooperation. Must communicate effectively with physicians.
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With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
Additional Information
Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.Job Summary
Full Time
$91k-110k (estimate)
05/29/2024
06/13/2024
mainehealth.org
PORTLAND, ME
3,000 - 7,500
1976
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
ANDREW T MUELLER
$1B - $3B
Hospital
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About MaineHealth
Maine Medical Center owns and operates a chain of hospitals in the United States.
The following is the career advancement route for Radiation Therapist positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Radiation Therapist, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Radiation Therapist. You can explore the career advancement for a Radiation Therapist below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
