What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist - 40 Hours - Days position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
This position will require travel between West Bloomfield and Detroit Cancer Center for training.
Henry Ford Health is proud to be the first center in North America to install the Siemens MAGNETOM Free.Max MRI (RT Edition). This cutting-edge technology will pave the way for MR-only simulations, revolutionizing our approach to patient care.
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general supervision the Radiation Therapist:
- Administers radiation treatments to patients, as prescribed by the physician, utilizing specialized equipment including linear accelerator,
- High Dose Rate (HDR) After loader, and Computed Tomography.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification or registry eligible.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
- Lifting of patients, moving & pushing wheelchairs/stretchers and lifting of equipment, above head, up to 50 lbs.
- Potential exposure to radiation; however, adherence to safety procedures minimizes likelihood of danger.
- Frequent interaction with emotionally depressed and terminally/critically ill patients.
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