Employment Type:Full time
Shift:Day Shift
Description:Radiation TherapistLocation: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital
Minimum pay rate: $40.70/hr
POSITION PURPOSE: At the direction of the radiation oncologist, and in tandem with a certified Radiation Therapist, assists in the radiation treatment process according to established guidelines and polices/procedures.
Status Available: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Shift Available: Day Shift
Required Qualifications:Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy or completion of a two (2) year program in Radiologic Technology followed by a one (1) year program in Radiation Therapy.
Experience: Minimum of 3 months of on the job training or experience.
Certification: CPR.ARRT (American Registry for Radiologic Technologists) for radiation therapy. Must be registered or registry-eligible upon hire. Registry-eligible candidates must successfully complete registration within 6 months of hire.
What the Radiation Therapist will do:- Assists in the review of a patient's treatment record for completeness.
- Confers with physicians, physics/dosimetry, and their colleagues for clarification prior to, during, and after treatment when necessary.
- Supports the review of the electronic chart (Aria) and patient treatment record for consistency, completeness, and accuracy prior to treatment delivery.
- Prepares treatment room and equipment according to established procedures. Explains procedures to patients according to departmental standards.
- Follows standards in positioning of patients and follows treatment processes according to established policies and procedures.
- Monitors patient during procedures at all times and reports any change in condition, psychologic, or physiologic to the physician or other appropriate patient care personnel.
- Assists in the simulation and treatment planning process and other procedures occurring within the department of radiation oncology when necessary.
- Acquires imaging via CBCT or portal imaging as prescribed by the physician.
- Appropriately and thoroughly reviews images prior to treatment, ensuring alignment falls within allowable tolerances. Makes shifts and/or realigns patients when necessary to ensure the most accurate treatment delivery
- Schedules patients for treatment and simulations per department guidelines in the Aria scheduling system.
- Inspects all equipment safety interlocks, monitors equipment, and reports malfunctions.
- Submits charges into the computer systems for services rendered to patients in accordance with established guidelines.
- Participates in the clinical education and training of students.
- Adheres to ALARA guidelines during all procedures.
- Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health.
- Other duties as assigned.
Total Rewards and Benefits:- Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
- Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods for part-time and full-time employees
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
- Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
- Tuition Reimbursement
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