Location:

Altru Cancer Center

960 S. Columbia Rd.

Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $32.19 - $48.28

Summary:

The Radiation Therapist treats cancer patients using x-rays. They are responsible for setting up the patients in the correct treatment position to deliver radiation precisely to the targeted area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Delivers radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescription and standard operating procedures and completes all required documentation.

• Executes the precise positioning of the patient with respect to radiation beam and treatment area.

• Observes and assesses patient for clinical changes and reports signs of complications.

• Applies principles of basic radiation physics, radiation interactions and radiation protection, i.e., wears radiation film badge.

• Completes Quality Assurance tracking, records results and assists in maintaining records.

• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Radiation Therapy - Certification | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Radiation Therapy - Certification | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes

• ND Conditional/Temporary permit accepted prior to start

Education:

• Required: Associates - Radiologic Technology

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)

• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)

• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)

• Crawl: Not Applicable

• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)

• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)

• See: Continuously (67-100%)

• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)

• Outdoor: Not Applicable

• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R5470