Radiation Therapist - Elyria Cancer Center

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $12,500

Referral bonus programs

Paid time off accrual

Health benefits via UMR

Tuition assistance for career growth

Job summary

Mercy Health in Elyria is hiring Radiation Therapists to oversee the daily operations of the treatment area, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to safety standards. You will work under the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Manager to deliver precise therapy and plan services aligned with hospital objectives.

The role requires setting up equipment, monitoring patients, coordinating schedules, and maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Active license in Radiation Oncology (state).
• ARRT Radiation Oncology Certification is required.
• CPR Certification is required.
• 1 year experience in Radiation Therapy and CT Simulation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up treatment rooms, devices, and parameters as ordered by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Identifies patients and monitors them during treatment.
• Reinforces instructions and maintains patient markings.
• Positions patients according to prescriptions, requiring physical effort and mental application.
• Coordinates treatment area activities and scheduling.
• Documents thoroughly in treatment records.
• Performs simulations, brachytherapy procedures, and daily quality checks on equipment.
• Maintains equipment, reports problems, and observes radiation safety practices.
• Assists in treatment device changes and follows instructions from Radiation Oncologists.
• Performs ancillary duties, such as filing, answering phones, and monitoring supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Patient monitoring

Team coordination

Education

State Radiation Oncology License

ARRT Radiation Oncology Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Radiation Therapy Equipment

Job description

Radiation Therapist positions at Mercy Health reward you with:

• A $12,500 sign on bonus for full time new hires

• Referral bonus incentive programs

• Competitive paid time off accrual

• Excellent health benefits through UMR

• Competitive tuition assistance for continued career growth

• And more!

Radiation Therapist - Elyria Cancer Center - Mercy Health

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours

• Shift Times - Days

• Weekend/Holiday Availability - As Required

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

This role directs the daily operations of the treatment area to ensure quality patient care and promotes radiation therapy standards and safety standards. This role is actively involved in patient care and assists in planning services to achieve hospital objectives. The Radiation Therapist works under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Manager to deliver high-quality care and services.

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up treatment rooms, devices, and parameters as ordered by the Radiation Oncologist.

• Identifies patients and monitors them during treatment.

• Reinforces instructions and maintains patient markings.

• Positions patients according to prescriptions, requiring physical effort and mental application.

• Coordinates treatment area activities and scheduling.

• Documents thoroughly in treatment records.

• Performs simulations, brachytherapy procedures, and daily quality checks on equipment.

• Maintains equipment, reports problems, and observes radiation safety practices.

• Assists in treatment device changes and follows instructions from Radiation Oncologists.

• Performs ancillary duties, such as filing, answering phones, and monitoring supplies.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• License in State of practice in Radiation Oncology (required, except for candidates hired to acute care sites in Virginia)

• Radiation Oncology Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (required)

• CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (required)

Work Experience

• 1 year Experience in Radiation Therapy and CT Simulation (preferred)

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)