Radiation Therapist
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary's
Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: ·
Department: Radiation Oncology · Sign On Bonus: $5,000 Paid in full
on 1st pay check! * · Schedule:? full time days 32 hours/week · Pay
Range starts at: $34.23 Daily pay available! · Location: MO-SSM
Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis, MO Requires ARRT-T
Radiation Therapist Certification Relocation assistance is
available for those who qualify. * * Qualified external candidates
only Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply
Today! Job Summary: Administers radiation therapy by exposing
specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of
radiation. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares and positions patients and selects
anatomic parameters accurately. Delivers appropriate patient
treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions. Maintains and
adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters
accurately. Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency
standards. Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images
and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and
patient data/history). Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and
orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas,
dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in
department. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Associate's degree or
completion of a radiation certification program EXPERIENCE No
experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and
walking. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances
near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent use of
hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear
alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying
and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent
lifting/moving of patients. Frequent reaching, gripping and
keyboard use/data entry. Occasional lifting/carrying and
pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional use of
vision to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending,
stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm
movements. Rare kneeling and sitting. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life
Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association
(AHA) And ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And Radiation Therapist - Illinois
Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) State of Work Location:
Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare
Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-T
Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type:
Employee Department: 4205000100 Radiation Oncology Scheduled Weekly
Hours: 32 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by
offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid
Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid
parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated
based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit
offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members
instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply)
before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront
tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer.
SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any
other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to
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