Radiation Therapist Full Time Days

Cleveland Clinic

29d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 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 they have been removed during surgery. A caregiver in this position works 8:00AM – 4:30PM, No Weekends or Call. Working at the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center in Mansfield offers several benefits for a radiation therapist or any healthcare professional - Community Impact - The Mansfield Cancer Center provides life-saving care to local patients - making a direct impact on the community. Mansfield offers a lower cost of living compared to major metro areas , shorter commute times and a welcoming community that makes it easier to maintain a work-life balance!

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)
Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical records 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.
Requires ability to work the hours of operation - flexible.
Requires ability to take "call" on weekdays and weekends based on a rotational schedule.
Requires ability to float to other CCHS facilities when needed.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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 accelerator.

Benefits

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.

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