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Radiation Therapist - NWCC

Essentia Health · Ashland, WI · $36.01–$54.02 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you support a patient who is anxious or emotional on their first day of treatment?

What they are checking: Whether they can comfort patients, which matters in a center built around patient comfort.

Tell me about a time you spoke up about a possible safety issue.

What they are checking: Whether they would stop treatment if something seemed wrong, which is critical in radiation therapy.

Ashland is a smaller center. How do you feel about working on a small team where you may wear more hats?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the variety and responsibility of a small regional cancer center.

What would you do

The daily image shows the patient is shifted more than the tolerance. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop, reposition and consult the physicist or physician instead of treating anyway.

The machine goes down in the middle of a patient's treatment day. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the patient informed, follow procedure and work with physics to reschedule safely.

How do you handle a patient who wants to skip a few treatments?

What they are checking: Whether they explain why consistency matters and involve the physician rather than just rescheduling.

About the work

NWCC uses a Varian TrueBeam with IMRT and VMAT. What is your experience with that equipment and those techniques?

What they are checking: Whether they can work on this machine and deliver advanced treatments without much retraining.

Walk me through how you verify a patient's setup before treatment.

What they are checking: Whether they use imaging, marks and patient ID checks every time, because setup errors deliver dose to the wrong place.

What side effects do you watch for during a course of radiation, and what do you do when you see them?

What they are checking: Whether they notice skin reactions, fatigue and other effects and report them to nursing or the physician.

How do you take part in CT simulation with the 4D-capable scanner?

What they are checking: Whether they understand simulation, immobilization and motion management for accurate planning.

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The full job description

As published by Essentia Health.

Building Location: Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center Department: 2039420 ASHLAND CANCER CENTER MSA - DC Job Description: *Hiring Incentive Eligible!* Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center (NWCC) of Memorial Medical Center, in collaboration with Essentia Health, offers comprehensive cancer care including the very latest in treatments and technology. It allows area cancer patients to receive the same services provided at larger, regional cancer centers right here in Ashland. NWCC provides expert cancer care by providing both Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology treatments. From utilizing the latest treatments to supportive therapies in a comfortable space, your care is focused around you. The NWCC is built around creating the most comfortable patient experience possible. Treatment couches offer heat and massage options. Local artwork showcases the natural beauty of our region. A nourishment area provides food and beverages for patients undergoing long treatments. And, patient areas always have extra room to ensure families can stay with their loved ones during this difficult time. The radiation oncology department houses a state-of-the-art Varian™ TrueBeam™ Linear Accelerator and a 4D-capable CT scanner. Together, these allow for the provision of advanced radiation therapy techniques including: Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) Stereotactic Radio Surgery (SRS) Motion Management (Gated treatment and deep inspiration breath hold) Our benefits include: • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Life and Accident Insurance • 401K employer contribution • Flexible Spending Account • Tuition reimbursement • Relocation reimbursement Education Qualifications: In this role you will get to: Performs a variety of technical procedures involving the use of high-energy radiation producing equipment. Responsible for administering, simulating and recording radiation treatments to patients of all ages as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist while maintaining confidentiality. Provides daily patient contact for monitoring the effects of radiation. Required Qualifications: Graduate of an approved radiation therapist program. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Ability to be ARRT certified within 90 days OR ARRT ccertification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon hire. If hired after 1989, must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, registered in Radiation Therapy. Valid state credentialing, if applicable. Current CPR certification. FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 0800 Shift End Time: 1630 Weekends: No Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $36.01 - $54.02 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

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