radiation therapy technician - Adrian, MI, United States - ProMedica

Description

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

• Radiation Therapy Tech - Full Time - Days - Sylvania, OH $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Radiation Therapy Tech - Part Time - Days - Adrian, MI
• Radiation Therapy Tech - Per Diem - Days - Adrian, MI

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Identifies problems, clarifies situation and refers such issues to the Lead Radiation Therapist who then reports to the Director of Radiation Oncology.

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist and in accordance with established standards and practices.


ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Applies knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to the appropriate age of patients, i.e. infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric.
• Demonstrates competence, awareness of and sensitivity to the physical, emotional and socio-psychological needs of all patients.
• Delivers prescribed dose and planned course of radiation therapy to patients, positions patients, answers questions and explains procedures.
• Performs daily time out procedures.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs and safety standards.
• Collaborates with physicists, dosimetrists, nursing staff and physicians during treatment as well as coordinates support care services (social work, dietary, etc.).
• Actively supports and participates in process improvement efforts and in team function/decisions.
• Prepares treatment room and equipment for patients.
• Other assigned duties.

Job Requirements


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy

Skills:
Proficient in core job functions

Years of Experience:
Internship completed, minimum 1 year as a working RT

Ohio Radiologic License required to work in Ohio


Certification:
ARRT, CPR


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Bachelor's of Radiation Therapy


Skills:
Knowledge of Varian equipment/software, EPIC

Years of Experience: 1+ year as a working RT


ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Simulation experience would be desirable


WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment:
Mask, non-sterile gloves, eye protection and lab coat.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds, frequently lift/push/pull patients into position, prolonged standing/walking, must be able to see, hear, and move intermittently or use prosthetics that will enable you to function adequately to assure the requirements of this position can be fully met.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Employee Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Job Type

Full Time

Budgeted Hours / Pay Period

80

Shift Type

Days

Shift Hours

8 hours

Weekends

On-call Requirements

Additional Schedule Details

Per Diem, Part-Time, and Full-Time openings available