Seeking a Radiation Therapist in one of the most beautiful and unique places in the country — Alaska. If you're looking to elevate your career while living somewhere extraordinary, this is the opportunity for you.
Why Alaska?
* No state income or sales tax - keep more of what you earn
* Annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) - an annual bonus just for being a resident
* Unparalleled work-life balance - weekends filled with hiking, skiing, fishing, wildlife, and the Northern Lights
* Strong sense of community - friendly, tight-knit teams and meaningful connections
* Adventure is your backyard - access to national parks, glaciers, and stunning wilderness
We know it's not always easy to relocate — but for the right candidate, this is more than a job — it's a chance to contribute to the future of cancer care in Alaska while embracing a lifestyle that's anything but ordinary.
Essential Functions
* Prepare treatment room prior to patient entering.
* Identify patient using four (4) identifiers prior to any procedure/treatment.
* Review and interpret patient chart throughout the course of radiation treatment.
* Review and verify approved radiation prescription, treatment plan, MU check document, IMRT/VMAT QA, and setup information prior to clinical simulation and treatment.
* Properly setup immobilization devices, position and align patient according to treatment plan and setup notes.
* Monitor patient throughout treatment and take proper actions as needed.
* Record pertinent treatment data in chart or verification system as per department policy.
* Perform procedure in an orderly and confident manner. When assigned to work as a team of therapists, respond appropriately to suggestions made during patient treatment.
* Perform CT simulation as directed by Radiation Oncologist.
* Attend departmental or inter-disciplinary meetings as requested.
Education, Certification And Licensure
* Graduate of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy.
* Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Therapy.
* Current BLS certification.
* Compliance with annual mandatory education.
* Compliance with annual immunization requirements.
Experience
* No less than one (1) year of radiation therapy experience in a clinical setting.
Technical Competencies
* Knowledge in up-to-date radiation therapy techniques and treatments.
* Knowledge in principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of ionizing radiation therapy equipment.
* Possess a working knowledge of radiation safety utilizing the ALARA philosophy.
* Critical Thinking skills; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
* Complex Problem Solving skills, identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
* Strong Judgment and Decision Making skills; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
* Time Management skills; managing one's own time and the time of others.
* Coordination and Collaborative competencies; adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
* Inductive and Deductive Reasoning skills; combining pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Work Environment
* Exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens.
* Occasional travel between centers and within city is required.
* Frequent contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
* May be exposed to radiation and strong magnetic fields.
* May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Physical Requirements
* Work requires the ability to lift or push up to fifty (50) pounds.
* Work requires the employee to stand and walk throughout the day.
* Work requires long periods of typing, and/or viewing written or digital reports and data.
* Work requires repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
* Work requires the employee to push, pull or lift objects and/or patients aided or unaided.
Benefits
* Medical Insurance (portion of dependent premium paid for by employer)
* Vision Care Insurance
* Dental Care Insurance
* Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
* Long-Term disability
* Life Insurance
* Voluntary policies: Short-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Term Life (premiums paid for by employee)
* 401(k)
* PTO
* Holiday Leave for major holidays (7)
* Maternity, Paternity, Civic Duty, Military Leave, Bereavement, and Other Leaves of Absence
* Relocation Assistance
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Why Alaska?
* No state income or sales tax - keep more of what you earn
* Annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) - an annual bonus just for being a resident
* Unparalleled work-life balance - weekends filled with hiking, skiing, fishing, wildlife, and the Northern Lights
* Strong sense of community - friendly, tight-knit teams and meaningful connections
* Adventure is your backyard - access to national parks, glaciers, and stunning wilderness
We know it's not always easy to relocate — but for the right candidate, this is more than a job — it's a chance to contribute to the future of cancer care in Alaska while embracing a lifestyle that's anything but ordinary.
Essential Functions
* Prepare treatment room prior to patient entering.
* Identify patient using four (4) identifiers prior to any procedure/treatment.
* Review and interpret patient chart throughout the course of radiation treatment.
* Review and verify approved radiation prescription, treatment plan, MU check document, IMRT/VMAT QA, and setup information prior to clinical simulation and treatment.
* Properly setup immobilization devices, position and align patient according to treatment plan and setup notes.
* Monitor patient throughout treatment and take proper actions as needed.
* Record pertinent treatment data in chart or verification system as per department policy.
* Perform procedure in an orderly and confident manner. When assigned to work as a team of therapists, respond appropriately to suggestions made during patient treatment.
* Perform CT simulation as directed by Radiation Oncologist.
* Attend departmental or inter-disciplinary meetings as requested.
Education, Certification And Licensure
* Graduate of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy.
* Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Therapy.
* Current BLS certification.
* Compliance with annual mandatory education.
* Compliance with annual immunization requirements.
Experience
* No less than one (1) year of radiation therapy experience in a clinical setting.
Technical Competencies
* Knowledge in up-to-date radiation therapy techniques and treatments.
* Knowledge in principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of ionizing radiation therapy equipment.
* Possess a working knowledge of radiation safety utilizing the ALARA philosophy.
* Critical Thinking skills; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
* Complex Problem Solving skills, identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
* Strong Judgment and Decision Making skills; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
* Time Management skills; managing one's own time and the time of others.
* Coordination and Collaborative competencies; adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
* Inductive and Deductive Reasoning skills; combining pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Work Environment
* Exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens.
* Occasional travel between centers and within city is required.
* Frequent contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
* May be exposed to radiation and strong magnetic fields.
* May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Physical Requirements
* Work requires the ability to lift or push up to fifty (50) pounds.
* Work requires the employee to stand and walk throughout the day.
* Work requires long periods of typing, and/or viewing written or digital reports and data.
* Work requires repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
* Work requires the employee to push, pull or lift objects and/or patients aided or unaided.
Benefits
* Medical Insurance (portion of dependent premium paid for by employer)
* Vision Care Insurance
* Dental Care Insurance
* Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
* Long-Term disability
* Life Insurance
* Voluntary policies: Short-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Term Life (premiums paid for by employee)
* 401(k)
* PTO
* Holiday Leave for major holidays (7)
* Maternity, Paternity, Civic Duty, Military Leave, Bereavement, and Other Leaves of Absence
* Relocation Assistance
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