Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Administers ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Collaborates with the physicist, dosimetrist and Radiation Oncologist in the planning of treatments.

TRINITY HEALTH POSITION SUMMARY

The Radiation Therapist administers ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Collaborates with the physicist, dosimetrist and Radiation Oncologist in the planning of treatments. Performs services for patients from all age groups.

Education

Minimum: Completion of American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.) Approved Radiological Technology Program.

Credentials/Licensure

Minimum: 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 re-certification.

Related Experience:

Minimum:Completion of clinical rotation in an approved radiation therapy program.

Essential Functions:

Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy, in accordance with the prescription and instruction of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Dosimetrist.
Prepares room and equipment for the patient, according to the prescription regarding immobilization devices, field sizes, treatment distances, lead blocking devices, wedges, etc.
Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, consent forms, and patient identification before treatment. Checks daily treatment, monitors units and parameters, and delivers the prescribed dose using the appropriate documentation devices.
Maintains treatment and simulator supplies, and requests reorder as needed.
Participates in the simulation of radiation therapy patients.
Reports erratic operation of equipment to physicist and supervisor; and documents in logbook.
Participates in evening and weekend call schedule.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Computer Competency:

Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.