Radiation Therapist - Oncology

As a Radiation Therapist at Henry Ford Health, you will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in Radiation Oncology at the Brownstown location. This position offers a unique chance to serve a diverse patient population and contribute to advancing cancer care in the Detroit metropolitan area. If you are someone who wants to be a part of transforming patient care and making a positive impact, this position might be a perfect fit for you!

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision 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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews patient prescriptions to ascertain type of treatment required, location of affected areas, history of previous radiation treatment, etc.

• Safely positions patients utilizing immobilization devices

• Utilizes appropriate treatment accessories as prescribed by the physician.

• Operates treatment machine (linear accelerator, HDR) precisely.

• Administers ionizing radiation as prescribed per physician.

• Verifies radiation prescription prior to treatment and confirms total radiation dose following treatment in patient charts.

• Documents treatment in inpatient charts.

• Localizes patient markings daily.

• Completes on-going imaging of patients per departmental policy.

• Assists patients in coordinating appointment time for daily treatments, accommodating patient transportation, and other appointments.

• Refers patients to social worker for counseling, transportation and medical equipment needs, etc. as appropriate.

• Refers patients to nurse or physician for conditions requiring evaluation, as appropriate.

• Assumes the duties of simulation.

• Rotates through treatment areas as assigned.

• Responsible for cleaning therapy rooms and work area; maintains linen and medical supplies for treatment rooms.

• Adheres to the quality assurance policies of the department (chart checks, timeouts, machine warm-up, etc.).

• Teaches radiation therapy students as defined by their educational requirements.

• Performs all other duties as assigned or requested

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification or registry eligible

• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.

• Lifting of patients, moving and pushing wheelchairs / stretchers and lifting of equipment, above head, up to 50lbs.

• Potential exposure to radiation; however, adherence to safety procedures minimizes likelihood of danger.

• Frequent interaction with emotionally depressed and terminally/critically ill patients.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

• Department: Downriver Center for Oncology

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.