Radiation Therapist-CONTINGENT- Day Shift Mon-Fri. NO WEEKENDS

Henry Ford Hospital • Macomb Township, MI

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy
• One or more of the following required:
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• ARRT Credentialed

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred
• Varian/ARIA experienced preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately.
• Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions.
• Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees