Radiation Therapist I

McLaren Health Care; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Radiation Therapist to operate radiation-producing equipment for treatment and simulation under the radiation oncologist's direction. The role emphasizes patient care, safety, and accurate documentation in a Michigan-based facility.

Daily work includes treatment administration, simulation support, QA, and patient education, with standard shifts from 7:00a-3:30p or 8:00a-4:30p. McLaren emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy or final clinical rotation.
• Eligible for ARRT board certification; obtain within one year of employment.
• BLS healthcare provider certification (or obtain within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Maintains EMR and related treatment documentation.
• Assists in simulation procedures for treatment planning.
• Fabricates immobilization devices for treatment planning under supervision.
• Assists in imaging and alignment procedures for delivery.
• Schedules simulation and treatment appointments; communicates scheduling with patients and staff.
• Captures and verifies charges for services.
• Participates in patient education.
• Follows ALARA safety principles for patients and staff.
• Performs machine and treatment plan QA.
• Participates in department QA and CQI programs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Patient care

EMR documentation

ALARA safety

Team communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy

ARRT eligibility

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the radiation therapist safely and correctly operates radiation producing equipment to simulate patients for treatment and administer radiation therapy treatments, as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned

• Administers radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Maintains EMR and other documentation related to treatment simulation and delivery.
• Assists in simulation procedures, as ordered by the radiation oncologist, for the purpose of treatment planning.
• With supervision, fabricates treatment immobilization devices and treatment aids, as ordered by the radiation oncologist, for the purpose of treatment planning.
• Participates in imaging and alignment procedures for radiation treatment delivery, as directed by the radiation oncologist.
• Schedules simulation and treatment appointments; facilitates communication of scheduling with patient and staff.
• Captures and verifies/corrects all charges for services rendered.
• Participates in and documents patient education.
• Follows radiation safety protection guidance and ALARA principles for patients and personnel.
• Utilizes incident reporting and learning system for reporting near misses, variances, and unsafe conditions.
• Performs machine, equipment, and treatment plan quality assurance.
• Participates in department quality assurance and continuous quality improvement programs for radiation therapists.
• Follows department and organization policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy or in final clinical rotation of accredited radiation therapy program.
• Eligible for board certification in radiation therapy from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Obtains board certification within one year of employment as a radiation therapist.
• BLS certification as healthcare provider or obtains within 6 months of employment as a radiation therapist.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy.
• Active member of the American Society of Radiation Therapists (ASRT)

Additional Information

• Daily Work Times: 7:00a-3:30p or 8a - 4:30p
• On Call: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.