Radiation Therapist Cancer Center

Where You’ll Work
Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Radiation Therapist, you will utilize your expertise by administering radiation treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist.
Every day you will maintain daily records on each patient. Performs simulations and makes custom blocks. Participates in Quality Assurance monitoring and quality control checks on the equipment. Cares for patients of all ages, with a variety of malignant and/or sometimes benign diseases.
To be successful in this role, you must perfectly balance advanced technical precision with deep emotional intelligence. You'll operate complex equipment like linear accelerators and CT scanners to administer life-saving cancer treatments while building long-term, empathetic relationships with patients who see you daily for weeks.
Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions
Informs patients and families about the treatment process and answers questions
Prepares patients for treatment. Positions equipment according to plan
Takes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed
Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician
Monitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom
Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus plus $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!!
Job Requirements
Education
Satisfactory completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy Program
Licenses & Certifications
ARRT (T) boards completion within in 6 month of hire
BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire