Radiation Therapist - Oncology - St. Joseph Cancer Care Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Saint Joseph, OH

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About The Position

The Radiation Therapist directs the daily operations of the treatment area to ensure quality patient care and promote radiation therapy and safety standards. The role is actively involved in patient care and assists in planning services to achieve hospital objectives. The Radiation Therapist works under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Manager to deliver high-quality care and services.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas and equipment, identifying and monitoring patients during treatment, reinforcing instructions, maintaining patient markings, positioning patients according to prescriptions, coordinating treatment activities and scheduling, and documenting care in treatment records. The role also performs simulations, brachytherapy procedures, and daily equipment quality checks; maintains equipment and reports problems; observes radiation safety practices; assists with treatment device changes; and performs ancillary duties such as filing, answering phones, and monitoring supplies. Other job-related duties may be assigned by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• License in the state of practice in Radiation Oncology, except for candidates hired to acute care sites in Virginia.
• Radiation Oncology Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
• Communicates effectively with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Reads and interprets written and oral instructions.
• Sets and meets deadlines.
• Prioritizes work.
• Works independently.
• Identifies and understands issues and problems.
• Is flexible and able to adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in Radiation Therapy and CT Simulation.

Responsibilities

• Set up treatment rooms, devices, and parameters as ordered by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Identify patients and monitor them during treatment.
• Reinforce instructions and maintain patient markings.
• Position patients according to prescriptions.
• Coordinate treatment area activities and scheduling.
• Document thoroughly in treatment records.
• Perform simulations, brachytherapy procedures, and daily quality checks on equipment.
• Maintain equipment, report problems, and observe radiation safety practices.
• Assist in treatment device changes and follow instructions from Radiation Oncologists.
• Perform ancillary duties such as filing, answering phones, and monitoring supplies.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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