Radiation Therapist - Oncology

Henry Ford Health•Detroit, MI

20h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Radiation Therapist administers physician-prescribed radiation treatments to patients using specialized equipment, including a linear accelerator, High Dose Rate (HDR) afterloader, and computed tomography. The position supports patient care using advanced radiation therapy technology, including Henry Ford Health’s Siemens MAGNETOM Free.Max MRI (RT Edition), which will support MR-only simulations.

Requirements

A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification or eligibility for registry.
Meet or exceed the core customer service responsibilities, standards, and behaviors outlined in Henry Ford Health System’s Customer Service Policy.
Practice customer service skills taught through ongoing training and in-services.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient prescriptions to determine the required treatment, affected areas, and history of prior radiation treatment.
Position patients safely using immobilization devices.
Use treatment accessories as prescribed by the physician.
Operate treatment equipment, including linear accelerator and HDR equipment, precisely.
Administer ionizing radiation as prescribed by the physician.
Verify radiation prescriptions before treatment and confirm total radiation doses in patient charts after treatment.
Document treatment in inpatient charts.
Localize patient markings daily.
Complete ongoing patient imaging according to departmental policy.
Help patients coordinate daily treatment appointments, taking transportation and other appointments into account.
Refer patients to a social worker for counseling, transportation, or medical equipment needs as appropriate.
Refer patients to a nurse or physician for conditions requiring evaluation, as appropriate.
Assume simulation duties.
Rotate through treatment areas as assigned.
Clean therapy rooms and work areas and maintain linen and medical supplies for treatment rooms.
Follow departmental quality assurance policies, including chart checks, timeouts, and machine warm-up.
Teach radiation therapy students according to their educational requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.