Radiation Therapist/ Clinic/ PRN - Missouri Cancer Associates

Fighting cancer takes great strength, courage and grit. It also takes an exceptional team of Radiation Therapists working alongside our physicians to provide support and be a part of our patients’ experience in our clinic.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment utilizing a True Beam linear accelerator and delivering targeted radiation to help treat cancers and make a difference in the lives of many, we want you to join our team!

This position is PRN, covering PTO and maternity leave. There is no call and is located @ 1705 E. Broadway in Columbia, MO.

Why work for us?  This position offers autonomy in a fast paced environment.  If you enjoy people and want the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many, check us out!

SCOPE: Under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. 

• Accurately deliver and record radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately enter and maintain patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record; participate in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assist in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately make custom molds and cut electron blocks.
• Complete simple mu calculations.
• Interpret a computerized treatment plan.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) for Radiography and Radiation Therapy.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.

• Experience with True Beam /ARIA is preferred.
• Experience with SRS and SBRT preferred.
• Experience with CT Sim preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• Minimum 3 years experience actively practicing as an RTT.
• ARRT certification required.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.