Radiation Therapist I - Radiation Oncology

Cleveland Clinic•Elkton, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides therapeutic and patient care services for the purpose of delivering radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician.

Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible.
Board certified Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing.
Current state licensure if required by law in state in which employed.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress.
Ability to utilize computer programs to input data base and capture information.
Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical record as well as record and verify.
Requires ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.
Requires ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
Requires ability to push/pull over 100 lbs.
Requires dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
Requires Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation preferred.

Determines and delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
Monitors and documents patient's condition and reports any adverse reactions.
Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
Positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
Checks and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
Other duties as assigned.