Radiation Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus of $15,000

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is hiring a Radiation Therapist in Petoskey, Michigan. The role involves safely administering radiation treatments, maintaining essential documentation, and participating in quality assurance programs. Candidates must have an Associate degree in radiation therapy, board certification, and two years of experience. This position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and a full-time schedule with no weekends or on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree in radiation therapy and be board certified.
• BLS certification as a healthcare provider must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Two years of prior experience as a radiation therapist required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Maintains EMR and documentation related to treatment.
• Performs simulation procedures and fabricates treatment devices.
• Participates in quality assurance and training of staff.

Skills

Radiation treatment administration

Patient education

Quality assurance procedures

Radiation safety guidelines

Education

Associate degree in radiation therapy

Board certified in radiation therapy

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

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. Participates in quality assurance programs, radiation safety, and training of staff/students.

Sign on Bonus

$15,000.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Administers radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Maintains EMR and other documentation related to treatment simulation and delivery.
• Performs simulation procedures, as ordered by the radiation oncologist, for the purpose of treatment planning.
• 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.
• Responsible for patient education and associated documentation.
• 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.
• Actively involved in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement programs for radiation therapists.
• Follows department and organization policies and procedures.
• Performs clinical training of radiation oncology staff where applicable.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications Required

• Associate degree in radiation therapy.
• Board certified in radiation therapy from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• BLS certification as healthcare provider or obtains within 6 months of employment as a radiation therapist.
• Two years prior experience working as a radiation therapist.

Qualifications Preferred

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

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26001910
• Daily Work Times: 8am - 4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No