Part-Time Radiation Therapy Specialist

IHA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

IHA in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a part-time Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation and collaborate with the medical team to prepare and deliver treatments for patients of all ages.

This role requires ARRT-approved program completion, registry eligibility or active registration in Radiation Oncology, CPR certification, and ability to lift up to 35 lbs. Per diem/variable schedule with day shifts and normal 8 am-5 pm hours depending on patient volume.

Qualifications

• Completion of ARRT-approved radiologic technology program.
• Registered or registry eligible in Radiation Oncology; must register within 180 days of appointment.
• CPR certification/recertification within three months of hire; ongoing recertification.
• Completion of clinical rotation in an approved radiation therapy program.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and perform push/pull tasks up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
• Performs final patient chart check before treatment initiates.
• Prepares room and equipment for the patient.
• Confirms assurance of correct treatment delivery by performing a pre-treatment timeout.
• Documents patient treatment within the specific record and verify system.
• Participates in radiation therapy student education when needed.
• Maintains treatment and simulator supplies, and requests reorder as needed.
• Participates in the simulation of radiation therapy patients as directed by the lead therapist.
• Reports erratic or unexpected operation of equipment to the medical physicist and documents the errors.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT Approved Radiologic Technology Program

Registered or registry eligible in Radiation Oncology

CPR certification

Clinical rotation in radiation therapy program

Job description

IHA in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a part-time Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation and collaborate with the medical team to prepare and deliver treatments for patients of all ages.

This role requires ARRT-approved program completion, registry eligibility or active registration in Radiation Oncology, CPR certification, and ability to lift up to 35 lbs. Per diem/variable schedule with day shifts and normal 8 am-5 pm hours depending on patient volume.