Radiation Therapist

3 days ago

Strongsville, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time
Radiation Therapist Job Description

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a highly respected healthcare organization, Cleveland Clinic. As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a crucial role in implementing treatment plans prescribed by oncologists and created by medical dosimetrists.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Determine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists.
  • Monitor and document patient's condition and report any adverse reactions.
  • Assess and educate patients according to specific department protocols.
  • Position patients and select anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
  • Check and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
Requirements:
  • Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible.
  • Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing.
  • Current state licensure as a Radiation Therapist.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical records as well as record and verify.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation.
Physical Requirements:
  • Requires ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.
  • Requires ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
  • Requires ability to push/pull over 100 lbs.
  • Requires dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
  • Requires Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.
  • Requires ability to work the hours of operation - flexible.
  • Requires ability to take 'call' on weekdays and weekends based on a rotational schedule.
  • Requires ability to float to other CCHS facilities when needed.
Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities