Radiation Therapist - MRI-Driven Cancer Care

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit administers radiation treatments using a linear accelerator and HDR equipment under physician direction. This role supports imaging, treatment planning, and patient care in a high-volume oncology setting.

You will review prescriptions, safely position patients, operate therapy machines, document doses, coordinate daily appointments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, while adhering to safety and quality assurance policies.

Qualifications

• ARRT Radiation Therapy Certification or registry eligible.
• Must meet HFHS Customer Service Policy.
• Must participate in ongoing training and in-services.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions to determine treatment type and location.
• Safely position patients using immobilization devices.
• Operate treatment machines with precision.
• Administer ionizing radiation as prescribed.
• Document treatment and verify total dose in patient charts.
• Coordinate daily appointments and patient transportation as needed.
• Teach radiation therapy students as defined by educational requirements.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Patient positioning

Treatment machine operation

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Linear accelerator

HDR After Loader

CT Simulator

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit administers radiation treatments using a linear accelerator and HDR equipment under physician direction. This role supports imaging, treatment planning, and patient care in a high-volume oncology setting.

You will review prescriptions, safely position patients, operate therapy machines, document doses, coordinate daily appointments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, while adhering to safety and quality assurance policies.