Radiation Therapist - Day Shift, Growth & Tuition

Trinity Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability starts Day

Nurse Residency Program

Retirement savings plan with employer?

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay

Free parking

Job summary

Trinity Health Oakland is seeking a Radiation Therapist to support the radiation treatment process under the direction of the radiation oncologist and a certified therapist. The role emphasizes accurate treatment delivery, calibration, patient positioning, and cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced cancer care setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy (or equivalent radiologic pathway) and ARRT certification or registry-eligibility, with registration completed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy or completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology program followed by a one-year Radiation Therapy program.
• Minimum of 3 months of on-the-job training or experience.
• ARRT certification or registry-eligible; must be registered or registry-eligible upon hire; must complete registration within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review of a patient's treatment record for completeness.
• Confers with physicians, physics/dosimetry, and colleagues for clarification before/during/after treatment as needed.
• Review electronic chart (Aria) and patient treatment record for consistency, completeness, and accuracy prior to treatment delivery.
• Prepare treatment room and equipment; explain procedures to patients per department standards.
• Follow patient positioning standards and treatment processes per established policies.
• Monitor patient during procedures and report any change in condition to the physician or appropriate staff.
• Assist in simulation and treatment planning and other procedures in radiation oncology as needed.
• Acquire imaging via CBCT or portal imaging as prescribed by the physician.
• Review images for alignment; adjust as needed to ensure accurate treatment delivery.
• Schedule patients for treatment and simulations in Aria; ensure timing and coordination.
• Inspect equipment safety interlocks and report malfunctions.
• Submit charges for services rendered per guidelines.
• Participate in clinical education and training of students.
• Adhere to ALARA guidelines during all procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

ALARA compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy

ARRT certification or registry-eligible

Job description

Trinity Health Oakland is seeking a Radiation Therapist to support the radiation treatment process under the direction of the radiation oncologist and a certified therapist. The role emphasizes accurate treatment delivery, calibration, patient positioning, and cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced cancer care setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy (or equivalent radiologic pathway) and ARRT certification or registry-eligibility, with registration completed