PRN Radiation Therapist

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,006 - 71,221; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to implement treatment plans prescribed by oncologists, coordinate with dosimetrists, and monitor patient status. The role requires licensure, ARRT registration, and BLS certification, with experience in radiation therapy and oncology EMR systems.

The position supports on-site care with a standard day schedule and a rotation for call coverage to ensure patient access to treatments and safe operation of radiotherapy equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible.
• Registered Radiation Therapist through the ARRT, R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing.
• Current state licensure as a Radiation Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association.
• Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical records as well as record and verify.

Responsibilities

• Determine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists.
• Monitor and document patient's condition and report any adverse reactions.
• Assess and educate patients according to specific department protocols.
• Position patients and select anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
• Check and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical collaboration

Medical documentation

Education

CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy

ARRT Registered Radiation Therapist

Current state licensure as Radiation Therapist

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Experience with oncology EMR systems

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
Hillcrest Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

Radiation Therapists implement plans of treatment, prescribed by an oncologist and created by a medical dosimetrist, and use accelerators and ionizing-radiation producing equipment to treat diseases, primarily different kinds of cancer. The radiation is administered in therapeutic doses and can send certain localized forms of cancer into remission. It can also be used to prevent the recurrence of particularly malignant forms of cancer after they have been removed during surgery.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Determine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists.
• Monitor and document patient's condition and report any adverse reactions.
• Assess and educate patients according to specific department protocols.
• Position patients and select anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
• Check and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible.
• Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing.
• Current state licensure as a Radiation Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical records as well as record and verify.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.
• Requires ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Requires ability to push/pull over 100 lbs.
• Requires dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
• Requires Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.
• Requires ability to work the hours of operation - flexible.
• Requires ability to take "call" on weekdays and weekends based on a rotational schedule.
• Requires ability to float to other CCHS facilities when needed.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $44.00

Maximum hourly: $44.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).