Radiation Therapist I

McLaren Health Care•Mount Clemens, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Radiation Therapist I safely and correctly operates radiation-producing equipment to simulate patients for treatment and administer radiation therapy treatments prescribed by a radiation oncologist. The role maintains treatment-related documentation, supports simulation and treatment planning, participates in imaging and alignment procedures, and coordinates appointments and communication with patients and staff. The therapist also contributes to patient education, radiation safety, equipment and treatment-plan quality assurance, and department quality-improvement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy, or be in the final clinical rotation of an accredited radiation therapy program.
Eligible for board certification in radiation therapy from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; must obtain board certification within one year of employment as a radiation therapist.
BLS certification as a healthcare provider, or must obtain it within six months of employment as a radiation therapist.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy.
Active membership in the American Society of Radiation Therapists (ASRT).

Responsibilities

Administers radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
Maintains the EMR and other documentation related to treatment simulation and delivery.
Assists with simulation procedures ordered by the radiation oncologist for treatment planning.
Fabricates treatment immobilization devices and treatment aids under supervision, as ordered by the radiation oncologist for treatment planning.
Participates in imaging and alignment procedures for radiation treatment delivery as directed by the radiation oncologist.
Schedules simulation and treatment appointments and facilitates scheduling communication with patients and staff.
Captures and verifies or corrects all charges for services rendered.
Participates in and documents patient education.
Follows radiation safety protection guidance and ALARA principles for patients and personnel.
Uses the incident reporting and learning system to report near misses, variances, and unsafe conditions.
Performs machine, equipment, and treatment-plan quality assurance.
Participates in department quality assurance and continuous quality improvement programs for radiation therapists.
Follows department and organization policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as required and directed.