Radiation Therapist - Part Time

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

96d

About The Position

At the direction of the radiation oncologist, and in tandem with a certified Radiation Therapist, assists in the radiation treatment process according to established guidelines and policies/procedures. The Radiation Therapist will assist in the review of a patient’s treatment record for completeness, confer with physicians, physics/dosimetry, and colleagues for clarification prior to, during, and after treatment when necessary. They will support the review of the electronic chart (Aria) and patient treatment record for consistency, completeness, and accuracy prior to treatment delivery. The role involves preparing the treatment room and equipment according to established procedures, explaining procedures to patients according to departmental standards, and following standards in positioning of patients and treatment processes according to established policies and procedures. The Radiation Therapist will monitor patients during procedures and report any changes in condition to the physician or other appropriate patient care personnel. They will assist in the simulation and treatment planning process, acquire imaging via CBCT or portal imaging as prescribed by the physician, and review images prior to treatment to ensure alignment falls within allowable tolerances. Additionally, they will schedule patients for treatment and simulations in the Aria scheduling system, inspect all equipment safety interlocks, monitor equipment, report malfunctions, submit charges for services rendered, participate in the clinical education and training of students, and adhere to ALARA guidelines during all procedures.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy or completion of a two (2) year program in Radiologic Technology followed by a one (1) year program in Radiation Therapy.
• Minimum of 3 months of on-the-job training or experience.
• Certification in CPR.
• ARRT (American Registry for Radiologic Technologists) for radiation therapy.
• Must be registered or registry-eligible upon hire; registry-eligible candidates must successfully complete registration within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review of a patient’s treatment record for completeness.
• Confer with physicians, physics/dosimetry, and colleagues for clarification prior to, during, and after treatment.
• Support the review of the electronic chart (Aria) and patient treatment record for consistency, completeness, and accuracy prior to treatment delivery.
• Prepare treatment room and equipment according to established procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients according to departmental standards.
• Follow standards in positioning of patients and treatment processes according to established policies and procedures.
• Monitor patients during procedures and report any changes in condition to the physician or other appropriate patient care personnel.
• Assist in the simulation and treatment planning process.
• Acquire imaging via CBCT or portal imaging as prescribed by the physician.
• Review images prior to treatment to ensure alignment falls within allowable tolerances.
• Schedule patients for treatment and simulations in the Aria scheduling system.
• Inspect all equipment safety interlocks and monitor equipment.
• Report malfunctions and submit charges for services rendered.
• Participate in the clinical education and training of students.
• Adhere to ALARA guidelines during all procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.
• Unlimited career growth opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees