Radiation Therapist - Casual/PRN
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Essentia Health
Fargo, ND, US
Summary
The Radiation Therapist provides specialized, patient-centered care by operating treatment and simulation equipment to deliver prescribed radiation doses. They are also responsible for patient positioning, monitoring, machine quality assurance, and maintaining accurate documentation within the electronic health record.
Job Description
Building Location:
South University Clinic
Department:
3022710 RAD ONCOLOGY ANCILLARY - SU
Job Description:
Advance your career with Essentia Health’s dedicated care team in Fargo, ND!
The casual Radiation Therapist position is scheduled as needed, depending on clinic needs. This is a Monday-Friday position with no weekends, holidays, or on-call rotations required.
The Radiation Therapist provides specialized, patient-centered care to patients undergoing radiation therapy, operates treatment and simulation equipment and technology, supports treatment planning, and adheres to quality and safety standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Responsibilities include treatment delivery and imaging, CT simulations, patient positioning, patient monitoring, machine quality assurance, and documentation within the EHR. The Radiation Therapist possesses the knowledge and skill to accurately deliver doses of radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, ensure patient safety, monitor the effects of radiation, and effectively interact and collaborate with patients, family members, and staff.
Education Qualifications:
Graduate of an approved radiation therapist program.
1+ year of Radiation Therapist experience preferred but not required
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Radiation Therapy
North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board of Examiners licensure
Current BLS/CPR certification
FTE:
0
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Days - As Needed
Shift End Time:
Days - As Needed
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$36.01 - $54.02
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Duluth, MN
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Duluth, MN