Registered Radiation Therapist

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

34d

About The Position

Radiation Therapist Summary: The radiation therapist administers ionizing radiation to the patient and collaborates with the medical physicist, dosimetrist and radiation oncologist in the preparation and delivery of radiation treatments. This role performs services for patients from all age groups. Hours | Schedule: Per Diem What the Radiation Therapist will do: Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy. Performs final patient chart check before treatment initiates. Prepares room and equipment for the patient. Confirms assurance of correct treatment delivery by performing a pre-treatment timeout. Documents patient treatment within the specific record and verify system. Participates in radiation therapy student education when needed. Maintains treatment and simulator supplies, and requests reorder as needed. Participates in the simulation of radiation therapy patients as directed by the lead therapist. Reports erratic or unexpected operation of equipment to the medical physicist and documents the errors. What the Radiation Therapist will need: Completion of American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.) Approved Radiological Technology Program. Registered or registry eligible in Radiation Oncology (Must be registered within 180 days of appointment in this position). Must maintain 24 continuing education credits per biennium to retain registry. Certification or re-certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within three months of hire, as well as maintain ongoing recertification. Completion of clinical rotation in an approved radiation therapy program. Ability to lift up to a maximum of 35lbs. and perform push/pull tasks that require a maximum force of 35 lbs. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Completion of American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.) Approved Radiological Technology Program.
• Registered or registry eligible in Radiation Oncology (Must be registered within 180 days of appointment in this position).
• Must maintain 24 continuing education credits per biennium to retain registry.
• Certification or re-certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within three months of hire, as well as maintain ongoing recertification.
• Completion of clinical rotation in an approved radiation therapy program.
• Ability to lift up to a maximum of 35lbs. and perform push/pull tasks that require a maximum force of 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
• Performs final patient chart check before treatment initiates.
• Prepares room and equipment for the patient.
• Confirms assurance of correct treatment delivery by performing a pre-treatment timeout.
• Documents patient treatment within the specific record and verify system.
• Participates in radiation therapy student education when needed.
• Maintains treatment and simulator supplies, and requests reorder as needed.
• Participates in the simulation of radiation therapy patients as directed by the lead therapist.
• Reports erratic or unexpected operation of equipment to the medical physicist and documents the errors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees