What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist - Contingent - Southfield Cancer Institute position at Henry Ford Health System?
Monday-Friday - Clinic Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm- no weekends or major holidays.
Position to cover both Southfield and Novi Clinics
GENERAL SUMMARY
- Administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.
- Prepare and position patients and select anatomic parameters accurately.
- Deliver appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
- Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions.
- Maintain and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
- Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
- Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
- Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy -
- Varian/ARIA experienced preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED
One or more of the following required: -
- Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. .
- ARRT Credentialed
- Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
- Department: Novi Radiation Oncology
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
