Compassionate Radiation Therapist — Patient Care & Safety

Mercy Health; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join the St. Joseph Cancer Care Center team in Ohio. The role directs daily operations of the treatment area to ensure quality patient care and aligns with radiation therapy safety standards.

Under guidance from the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Manager, you will deliver high-quality care, perform simulations, maintain equipment, and support patient planning while upholding Mercy Health values of compassion and integrity.

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively with patients and team members.
• Reads and interprets written and oral instructions.
• Sets and meets deadlines in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Prioritizes tasks to ensure timely patient care.
• Works independently under supervision.
• Identifies and understands issues and problems.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinates treatment area activities and scheduling.
• Documents thoroughly in treatment records.
• Performs simulations, brachytherapy procedures, and daily quality checks on equipment.
• Maintains equipment, reports problems, and observes radiation safety practices.
• Assists in treatment device changes and follows instructions from Radiation Oncologists.
• Performs ancillary duties, such as filing, answering phones, and monitoring supplies.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Reads instructions

Set and meet deadlines

Prioritizes work

Works independently

Identifies issues

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join the St. Joseph Cancer Care Center team in Ohio. The role directs daily operations of the treatment area to ensure quality patient care and aligns with radiation therapy safety standards.

Under guidance from the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Manager, you will deliver high-quality care, perform simulations, maintain equipment, and support patient planning while upholding Mercy Health values of compassion and integrity.