Radiation Therapist I

Cleveland Clinic; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Canton, Ohio seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation therapy and support patient care in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists.

The role requires ARRT certification, state licensure as needed, BLS, and experience with IMRT/IGRT. You will operate linac equipment, document patient responses, educate patients, and participate in quality and safety processes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible.
• ARRT certification and current state licensure if required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Determines and delivers the prescribed patient treatment plan with physician and dosimetrist.
• Monitors and documents patient condition and reports adverse reactions.
• Assesses and educates patients per department protocols.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
• Checks and adjusts equipment, including the linear accelerator.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Patient relations

Computer literacy

Education

CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy program

Tools

Linear accelerator (linac)

Job description

Provides therapeutic and patient care services for the purpose of delivering radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician.

Responsibilities

• Determines and delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Monitors and documents patient's condition and reports any adverse reactions.
• Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
• Checks and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible.

Certifications

• Board certified Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing.
• Current state licensure if required by law in state in which employed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Complexity of Work

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress.
• Ability to utilize computer programs to input data base and capture information.

Work Experience

• Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical record as well as record and verify.
• Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation preferred.

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: $33.46

Maximum hourly: $51.03

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 displayed 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.).