Radiation Therapist Casual

Corewell Health • Farmington Hills, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with department policies and procedures, the Radiation Therapist simulates patients for radiation treatment planning and delivers radiation therapy as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. The role administers prescribed radiation doses, may administer contrast material and respond to adverse reactions, verifies patient and treatment information, and confirms doses delivered at each session. It also prepares treatment equipment and rooms, positions patients, obtains physician-directed imaging, and assists with the physical and technical aspects of treatment planning.

The Radiation Therapist schedules external beam treatments, coordinates care and communication with teams inside and outside the department, participates in brachytherapy and EBRT chart rounds as required, audits completed treatment charts, and purchases supplies for CT simulation and treatment delivery. This is a part-time, casual position in Radiation Oncology at the Farmington Hills Cancer Center, with a day shift and variable workdays.

Requirements

• At minimum, knowledge normally acquired through completion of an associate or bachelor's degree.
• Successful completion of a certification in radiation therapy within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of radiation therapy procedures, treatment plans and delivery, radiation oncology, and radiation protection.
• Board eligibility, with board certification within 90 days of program graduation or 90 days of hire.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Radiation Therapy.
• BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Simulate patients for radiation treatment planning and provide radiation therapy as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Administer prescribed radiation doses using radiation therapy equipment.
• Administer contrast material when indicated, monitor patients, and provide medical treatment for adverse reactions while notifying the doctor.
• Review prescriptions, diagnoses, patient charts, and identification; validate treatment dosages delivered during each session.
• Prepare and construct immobilization, treatment, and protection devices, including electron blocks.
• Check radiation therapy equipment for proper operation.
• Prepare the treatment room and equipment and accurately position patients for treatment according to the prescription without direct supervision.
• Acquire physician-directed imaging, including port films and conebeam CT (CBCT/IGRT).
• Assist with the physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans.
• Schedule external beam treatment delivery and update treatment schedules as needed.
• Coordinate with physics, nursing, dosimetry, clerical staff, physicians, patient escorts, and other divisions to communicate and coordinate care issues.
• Participate in brachytherapy and EBRT chart rounds as required by department requirements.
• Audit charts upon treatment completion based on department-specific needs.
• Purchase supplies related to CT simulation and treatment delivery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree