What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist - Eastgate Medical Center position at Mercy Health?
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Mercy Health
Radiation Therapist - Full Time Days
Job Summary :
This role directs the daily operations of the treatment area to ensure quality patient care and promotes radiation therapy standards and safety standards. This role is actively involved in patient care and assists in planning services to achieve hospital objectives. The Radiation Therapist works under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Manager to deliver high-quality care and services.
Essential Functions :
- Sets up treatment rooms, devices, and parameters as ordered by the Radiation Oncologist.
- Identifies patients and monitors them during treatment.
- Reinforces instructions and maintains patient markings.
- Positions patients according to prescriptions, requiring physical effort and mental application.
- Coordinates treatment area activities and scheduling.
- Documents thoroughly in treatment records.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education :
Licensure / Certification :
Experience :
Training : None
Skills and Abilities :
Many of our opportunities reward
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w / AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
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We believe all employees, and their families, should have access to comprehensive care plans, tailored to support their needs.
Well-being Support : Access to mental health resources, condition management programs and clinical expertise
Education Assistance : Tuition support for critical clinical roles such as nursing, medical assisting, laboratory and more
Time Off : Enjoy at least three weeks of paid time off along with seven paid holidays
Family Support : Industry-leading eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave plus adoption assistance
Travel Nurse program : Choose to work in different units, facilities or even travel across our organization
Career conversations like regular performance check-ins, career discussions and role-specific training opportunities to help to identify your next step
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) : Our employee resource groups provide leadership development, programs, support, and tools to enable recognition and growth
Optional benefits like legal, identity theft protection and critical illness insurance
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