Radiation Therapist

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. 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 License: 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 www.promedica.org/about-promedica 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. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace Requisition ID: 81506