• Radiation Therapist I - McLaren Careers

    McLaren Health Care (Port Huron, MI)


    Responsible for assisting with and providing prescribed radiation therapy within the assigned unit scope of practice following hospital and departmental policies and procedures, standards of care, and standards of practice.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    + Administers radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.

    + Maintains EMR and other documentation related to treatment simulation and delivery

    + Assists in simulation procedures, as ordered by the radiation oncologist, for the purpose of treatment planning.

    + With supervision, fabricates treatment immobilization devices and treatment aids, as ordered by the radiation oncologist, for the purpose of treatment planning.

    + Participates in imaging and alignment procedures for radiation treatment delivery, as directed by the radiation oncologist.

    + Schedules simulation and treatment appointments; facilitates communication of scheduling with patient and staff.

    + Captures and verifies/corrects all charges for services rendered.

    + Participates in and documents patient education.

    + Follows radiation safety protection guidance and ALARA principles for patients and personnel.

    + Utilizes incident reporting and learning system for reporting near misses, variances, and unsafe conditions.

    + Performs machine, equipment, and treatment plan quality assurance.

    + Participates in department quality assurance and continuous quality improvement programs for radiation therapists.

    + Follows department and organization policies and procedures.

    _Required:_

    High school diploma or equivalent required.

     

    Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy required.

     

    Eligible for board certification in radiation therapy from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Obtains board certification within 6 month of employment as a radiation therapist..

     

    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.

     

    BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).

     

    _Preferred:_

     

    Two years of Radiation Therapist experience.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.