Radiation Therapist

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $25,000

Job summary

OhioHealth Radiation Oncology seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation treatments and prepare patients for therapy, including simulation and dose calculations. ARRT registry and Ohio license are required. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Day shift, 40 hours/week with potential on-call weekends/holidays. External applicants or newly licensed internal applicants may qualify for a $25,000 sign-on bonus, with a one-year work commitment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required in Radiologic Technology or related field.
• ARRT registration and Ohio license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers Radiation Therapy treatments daily (35%).
• Maintains daily treatment records and dose calculations (20%).
• Performs simulations and sets treatment parameters (5%).
• On-call weekends/holidays may be required (10%).
• Maintains patient schedules and communicates with families (10%).
• Monitors patient condition daily (10%).
• Assists with Brachytherapy procedures (5%).
• Oversees students and participates in QA and tumor board (5%).

Skills

Radiation therapy

Patient care

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

None

Job description

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Job Description Summary

$25,000 SIGN-ON BONUS External applicants and newly licensed internal applicants may be eligible for a $25,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. Previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization more than 90 days may also be eligible.

The Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Prepares patients for a course of Radiation Therapy inclusive of simulation, dose calculations and acquiring of treatment parameters. This position requires Radiation Therapy registry through ARRT and an Ohio license through Ohio Department of Health (ODH).

Responsibilities And Duties

• 35% Administers Radiation Therapy treatments on a daily basis.
• 20% Maintains daily record of treatment, inclusive of daily dosages and calculations and other necessary treatment records.
• 5% Performs simulations, acquires treatment parameters, patient contours and dose calculations.
• 10% Therapists who are scheduled to work 80 hours per pay, may be required to be on-call for weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• 10% Maintains patient schedules for In-Patients and Out-Patients communicates frequently with families and hospital personnel to maintain schedule coordination and accommodate patients as best as possible.
• 10% Monitors patient Condition and progress on a daily basis. i.e., patient weighs, skin care, reaction, etc. .
• 5% Assists Radiation Oncologist in performance of Brachytherapy procedures. Oversees and directs clinical activities of Radiation Therapy Technology students. Provides clinical insight to Radiologic Technology students, nursing students, etc. as needed.
• 5% Participates in Department Clinical QA activities, new patient conference, tumor board and QRM. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's DegreeAART-ODH - American Registry of Radiologic Technology - American Association of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio

Additional Job Description

Registered with the ARRT and licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, graduate of approved Radiation Therapy Technology Training Program. BLS Certification

Work Shift

Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Radiation Oncology

Equal Employment Opportunity

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