What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist (RT) (ARRT) position at UP Health System - Marquette?
This position has a $7,500 sign on bonus for external candidates *based on eligibility requirements*
Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm rotating weekend on call
Your experience matters
A Radiation Therapist who excels in this role:
Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision.
Creates and executes patient treatment schedules.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition. Fabricates immobilization devices, and blocks, custom blocks, bolus, etc.
Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
Maintains records of daily treatment and other records as required.
Simulates patients according to Radiation Oncologist’s instruction.
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Applicants should have a current state ARRT Certification and an Associate's Degree. Additional requirements include:
ARRT (T) Radiation Therapy Registry
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Varian, TrueBeam and ARIA experience preferred
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