Radiation Therapist I

Cleveland Clinic•Mayfield Heights, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Radiation Therapists implement plans of treatment, prescribed by an oncologist and created by a medical dosimetrist, and use accelerators and ionizing radiation-producing equipment to treat diseases, primarily different kinds of cancer. The radiation is administered in therapeutic doses and can send certain localized forms of cancer into remission. It can also be used to prevent the recurrence of particularly malignant forms of cancer after surgery. A caregiver in this position works days, 7:00am—4:30pm.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible
Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing
Current state licensure as a Radiation Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical records as well as record and verify
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates problem-solving skills
Can communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress
Can utilize computer programs to input database and capture information

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Determine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists.
Monitor and document patient's condition and report any adverse reactions.
Assess and educate patients according to specific department protocols.
Position patients and select anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
Check and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerators.