Radiation Therapist I

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,460 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver physician-prescribed treatment plans and operate linear accelerators as part of a cancer care team.

This full-time role requires ARRT registration, CAHEA-approved education, BLS and strong communication. The department offers a sign-on bonus of $8,000 and focuses on safe, compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology.
• Registered Radiation Therapist through ARRT, RT in good standing.
• Current state licensure as a Radiation Therapist.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification (AHA or Red Cross).
• Experience with radiation oncology EMR and record/verify processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
• Able to relate well with patients under physical and emotional stress.
• Proficient with inputting data in computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Determine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists.
• Monitor and document patient condition and report adverse reactions.
• Educate patients according to department protocols.
• Position patients and set anatomical/technical parameters accurately.
• Check and adjust equipment, including linear accelerators.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Patient care empathy

Computer literacy

Education

CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology

ARRT Registration (RT)

Current state licensure as Radiation Therapist

Tools

EMR systems (Radiation Oncology)

Job description

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

• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $8,000*

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

Radiation Therapists implement plans of treatment, prescribed by an oncologist and created by a medical dosimetrist, and use accelerators and ionizing radiation-producing equipment to treat diseases, primarily different kinds of cancer. The radiation is administered in therapeutic doses and can send certain localized forms of cancer into remission. It can also be used to prevent the recurrence of particularly malignant forms of cancer after surgery.

A caregiver in this position works days, 8:00am—4:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Determine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists.
• Monitor and document patient's condition and report any adverse reactions.
• Assess and educate patients according to specific department protocols.
• Position patients and select anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
• Check and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerators.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible
• Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing
• Current state licensure as a Radiation Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical records as well as record and verify
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills
• Can communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress
• Can utilize computer programs to input database and capture information

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation

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 ability to 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.).