Radiation Therapist

Cleveland Clinic

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Health System is hiring a Radiation Therapist for its Radiation Oncology-Cancer Institute in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The therapist implements physician-prescribed radiation treatments for patients with cancer and provides patient care as part of an innovative cancer treatment plan. The role offers hands-on work in a technologically advanced, fast-paced healthcare environment, with opportunities to learn state-of-the-art radiation oncology technology and participate in training, workshops, and team learning. The caregiver works 8-hour days, rotating between early and later shifts. The position rotates between St. Lucie West and the Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin North Hospital, may float to other Cleveland Clinic Health System facilities as needed, and includes weekday and weekend call on a rotational schedule. A sign-on bonus of up to $8,000 is available.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAHEA-approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology or registry eligible.
Board-certified Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT), in good standing.
Current Florida state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Experience with Radiation Oncology-specific electronic medical records.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching, and lifting.
Ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 pounds and push or pull over 100 pounds.
Dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
Ability to safely operate x-ray-generating equipment.
Ability to work hours of operation flexibly and take weekday and weekend call on a rotational schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT, and CT simulation.
Experience with Aria, TrueBeam, and Siemens CT simulation.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic and patient care services to deliver radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician.
Determine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with a physician and dosimetrist.
Monitor and document the patient's condition and report adverse reactions.
Assess and educate patients according to department protocols.
Position patients and accurately select anatomic and technical parameters.
Check and adjust necessary equipment, including the linear accelerator.
Rotate between St. Lucie West and the Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin North Hospital.
Take weekday and weekend call according to a rotational schedule.
Float to other Cleveland Clinic Health System facilities when needed.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.