Radiation Therapist - Oncology

Henry Ford Health•Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team at the Moross Road campus, where we proudly serve Detroit's east side and the Grosse Pointes. Our location is a community anchor with deep neighborhood roots, offering easy access to lakefront parks, historic architecture, and a scenic commute along the Detroit River corridor. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our diverse community, and our team thrives in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered care. As a Therapist-Radiation, you will play a vital role in administering radiation therapy to patients by delivering prescribed doses of radiation to specific areas of the body. You will work closely with physicians and dosimetrists to ensure accurate and effective treatment plans, contributing directly to patient recovery and well-being. Your expertise ensures that each patient receives the highest standard of care. At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible. Henry Ford Health is proud to be the first center in North America to install the Siemens MAGNETOM Free.Max MRI (RT Edition). This cutting-edge technology will pave the way for MR-only simulations, revolutionizing our approach to patient care.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience.
Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy.
One or more of the following certifications required: Cardio graphic Tech credentialed from CCI, Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from ARRT (within 12 months of hire), Medical Sonographer credentialed from ARDMS (within 12 months of hire), BLS Provider credentialed from AHA.

Nice To Haves

Varian/ARIA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews patient prescriptions to ascertain type of treatment required, location of affected areas, history of previous radiation treatment, etc.
Safely positions patients utilizing immobilization devices.
Utilizes appropriate treatment accessories as prescribed by the physician.
Operates treatment machine (linear accelerator, HDR) precisely.
Administers ionizing radiation as prescribed per physician.
Verifies radiation prescription prior to treatment and confirms total radiation dose following treatment in patient charts.
Documents treatment in inpatient charts.
Localizes patient markings daily.
Completes on-going imaging of patients per departmental policy.
Assists patients in coordinating appointment time for daily treatments, accommodating patient transportation, and other appointments.
Refers patients to social worker for counseling, transportation and medical equipment needs, etc. as appropriate.
Refers patients to nurse or physician for conditions requiring evaluation, as appropriate.
Assumes the duties of simulation.
Rotates through treatment areas as assigned.
Responsible for cleaning therapy rooms and work area; maintains linen and medical supplies for treatment rooms.
Adheres to the quality assurance policies of the department (chart checks, timeouts, machine warm-up, etc.).
Teaches radiation therapy students as defined by their educational requirements.
Performs all other duties as assigned or requested