Radiation Therapist

Company: University of Iowa Health Care
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: May 18, 2020

Job Description:

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a Radiation Therapist to apply ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the radiation oncologist. Provide radiation therapy protection monitoring in all clinical areas. Provide some functional teaching and supervision of students. Duties to include: -- Perform complex radiation therapy procedures and operate equipment. -- Perform radiation therapy technologist responsibilities as required. -- Provide dosimetrist and radiation physicist with treatment parameter calculations and computerized dosimetry. -- Present instruction to radiation therapy technology students and assist in evaluation. -- Manufacture individualized immobilization devices and shielding forms. -- Maintain liaison with Radiation Therapy residents and staff physicians regarding scheduling and other technological matters. -- Assist with ordering supplies and maintaining quality control in accordance with hospital, departmental and area standards. -- Assist with preventive maintenance of equipment to minimize technical malfunction. -- Make appropriate adjustments to equipment and patients in the event of an equipment failure. -- Maintain patient care and other records necessary. -- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public. Classification Title: Radiation Therapist Department: Radiation Oncology Pay Grade: Percent of Time: 100% Staff Type: Professional & Scientific Type of Position: Regular University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. In 2018-19 seven of our adult care specialties were ranked among the nation's best, including otolaryngology (3rd), ophthalmology (7th), orthopedics (14th), cancer (18th), urology (34th), pulmonology (39th), and gynecology (50th). SEIU Pay Plan: Required Qualifications -- Eligible for certification by American Registry of Radiological Technologists in radiation therapy procedures, or Bachelors' Degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent is required. -- Permit to practice in the State of Iowa is required. -- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Desirable Qualifications -- A Bachelors' Degree in Radiation Sciences is highly desired. -- Recent experience with current advanced radiation therapy technology highly desired. -- Recent experience with specialized radiation therapy procedures highly desired. -- Recent experience with specialized treatment imaging positioning and localization techniques highly desired. -- Recent experience with magnetic resonance imaging procedures is highly desired. -- Experience with gamma radiation therapy technology is highly desired. -- Recent experience with computed tomography simulation is highly desired. -- Experience with an electronic radiation therapy medical record system highly desired. Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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