Radiation Therapist Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Radiation Therapists provide radiation therapy to adult and pediatric patients as part of their treatment plans. The role collaborates closely with oncologists, dosimetrists, nursing staff, and leadership to support coordinated care and safe, effective treatment delivery. The position is based at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland and works days, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The posting states no weekends, though the physical requirements also specify taking weekday and weekend call on a rotational schedule.

Requirements

• Graduate from a School of Radiation Therapy Technology approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or be registry eligible.
• Hold board certification as a Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T), in good standing.
• Hold current state licensure if required by law in the state of employment.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.
• Have experience with a radiation oncology-specific electronic medical record and record-and-verify systems.
• Be able to walk, stand, stoop, reach, and lift while performing duties; lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs.; and push or pull over 100 lbs.
• Have dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
• Follow safe operating procedures for x-ray-generating equipment.
• Be able to work hours of operation, which may be flexible; take weekday and weekend call on a rotational schedule; and float to other Cleveland Clinic Health System facilities when needed.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide and deliver radiation therapy to adult and pediatric patients.
• Use advanced therapy delivery systems, including Gamma Knife, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, and Total Body Irradiation techniques.
• Monitor and document patients’ conditions and report adverse reactions.
• Coordinate treatment delivery with acute care patients, including ICU, NICU, and PICU patients.
• Collaborate with oncologists, dosimetrists, nursing staff, and leadership to support coordinated care and safe treatment delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed