Radiation Therapist

MI_SJMHS Trinity Health - Michigan; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a Radiation Therapist at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital for a part-time, day-shift position.

You will assist in the radiation treatment process under direction of the radiation oncologist, in collaboration with a certified Radiation Therapist, following established guidelines and policies. The role requires ARRT certification (or registry-eligible with completion within 6 months) and BLS certification; a Bachelor's in Radiation Therapy or related Radiologic

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy or completion of a two-year program in Radiologic Technology followed by a one-year program in Radiation Therapy.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 months of on the job training or experience.
• Certification: ARRT for radiation therapy. Must be registered or registry-eligible upon hire. Registry-eligible candidates must complete registration within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Review patient treatment records for completeness and consult with physicians and colleagues as needed.
• Support review of electronic chart and patient treatment record for accuracy prior to treatment.
• Prepare treatment room and equipment per procedures and explain procedures to patients.
• Position patients and follow treatment processes per established policies.
• Monitor patient during procedures and report changes to the physician or care team.
• Assist in simulation and planning, and acquire CBCT/portal imaging as prescribed.
• Ensure accurate treatment delivery and schedule treatments and simulations in Aria.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy or completion of a two-year program in Radiologic Technology followed by a one-year program in Radiation Therapy

BLS (American Heart Association)

Tools

ARRT Certification (radiation therapy)

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift

Shift: Day Shift

Description: Radiation Therapist

Department: Radiation Oncology

Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

Position Purpose: At the direction of the radiation oncologist, and in tandem with a certified Radiation Therapist, assists in the radiation treatment process according to established guidelines and polices/procedures. Shift available: Day Shift Status available: Contingent

Required Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy or completion of a two (2) year program in Radiologic Technology followed by a one (1) year program in Radiation Therapy.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 months of on the job training or experience.
• Certification: ARRT (American Registry for Radiologic Technologists) for radiation therapy. Must be registered or registry-eligible upon hire. Registry-eligible candidates must successfully complete registration within 6 months of hire.
• BLS from American Heart Association.

What the Radiation Therapist will do:

• Assists in the review of a patient’s treatment record for completeness.
• Confers with physicians, physics/dosimetry, and their colleagues for clarification prior to, during, and after treatment when necessary.
• Supports the review of the electronic chart (Aria) and patient treatment record for consistency, completeness, and accuracy prior to treatment delivery.
• Prepares treatment room and equipment according to established procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients according to departmental standards.
• Follows standards in positioning of patients and follows treatment processes according to established policies and procedures.
• Monitors patient during procedures at all times and reports any change in condition, psychologic, or physiologic to the physician or other appropriate patient care personnel.
• Assists in the simulation and treatment planning process and other procedures occurring within the department of radiation oncology when necessary.
• Acquires imaging via CBCT or portal imaging as prescribed by the physician.
• Appropriately and thoroughly reviews images prior to treatment, ensuring alignment falls within allowable tolerances.
• Makes shifts and/or realigns patients when necessary to ensure the most accurate treatment delivery Schedules patients for treatment and simulations per department guidelines in the Aria scheduling system.
• Inspects all equipment safety interlocks, monitors equipment, and reports malfunctions.
• Submits charges into the computer systems for services rendered to patients in accordance with established guidelines.
• Participates in the clinical education and training of students.
• Adheres to ALARA guidelines during all procedures.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health.
• Other duties as assigned.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.