Advanced Radiation Therapist Oncology

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an Advanced Radiation Therapist to join the Radiation Oncology team in Detroit. The role focuses on delivering cutting-edge treatment techniques, leading a clinical team and advancing state-of-the-art radiation therapy practices.

Under supervision of department leadership, you will engage in autonomous practice beyond standard roles, coordinate with physicians and physicists, and drive quality, efficiency, and innovation in patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy required.
• Three years of experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• One year of experience in complex modalities such as SRS/SBRT, MRI-guided therapies, or Brachytherapy.
• One year of general radiation simulation experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced simulation, treatment, and patient visits.
• Creates, maintains and modifies simulation and treatment policies and procedures.
• Oversees staff training, credentialing and competencies ensuring staff proficiency in specialty-specific techniques and safety protocols.
• Performs safe complex treatment delivery utilizing innovative advanced technology.
• Rotates between complex modalities and novel approaches such as SRS/SBRT, MRI-guided therapies, Brachytherapy, Hyperthermia, TSI, and TBI, as well as complex external beam cases.
• Applies specialized training to enhance efficiency and safety in treatment delivery.

Skills

Advanced radiation therapy

SRS/SBRT

MRI-guided therapies

Brachytherapy

Total Skin & Total Body Irradiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy

Job description

Job Description

This exciting opportunity is perfect for experienced radiation therapists who are ready to take their careers to the next level in a progressive and innovative healthcare setting. As an Advanced Radiation Therapist, you will play a key role in delivering cutting-edge treatment techniques, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the advancement of state-of-the-art radiation therapy practices.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the Manager of Radiation Oncology and departmental leadership, engages in advanced treatment techniques to ensure safe integration of cutting-edge technology. Serves as a liaison with physician and physicist champions, upholding safety standards in advanced pathways. Delivers direct patient care, leads the clinical team, and supports departmental initiatives for quality, efficiency, and innovation. Drives improvements in cancer care by focusing on complex specialty services and enhancing treatment outcomes through autonomous practice beyond standard radiation therapy roles.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In coordination with the specialized service physics lead and physicians, for SRS/SBRT, MRI (to include MRI Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy, MRI Simulation and MRI Safety), Brachytherapy, Total Skin and Total Body Irradiation:

1. Performs advanced procedures in simulation, treatment, and patient visits.
2. Creates, maintains and modifies simulation and treatment policies and procedures.
3. Oversees staff training, credentialing and competencies ensuring staff proficiency in specialty-specific techniques and safety protocols, including Level 2 safety.
4. Performs safe complex treatment delivery utilizing innovative advanced technology.
5. Competently rotates between complex modalities and novel approaches such as SRS/SBRT, MRI-guided therapies, Brachytherapy, Hyperthermia, Total Skin Irradiation (TSI), and Total Body Irradiation (TBI), as well as complex external beam cases.
6. Demonstrates critical thinking skills to adapt to changes in the scientific landscape, technology, and service requirements, ensuring high-quality delivery of specialty services.
7. Applies specialized training and expertise to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in performing work and treatment delivery, including troubleshooting technical issues at the machine.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• One (1) year of experience in complex modalities such as SRS/SBRT, MRI-guided therapies, or Brachytherapy.
• One (1) year of general radiation simulation experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification