Radiation Therapist - Oncology

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

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Job Description

Henry Ford Health is proud to be the first center in North America to install the Siemens MAGNETOM Free.Max MRI (RT Edition). This cutting-edge technology will pave the way for MR-only simulations, revolutionizing our approach to patient care.

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General Summary

Under general supervision administers radiation treatments to patients, as prescribed by the physician, utilizing specialized equipment including linear accelerator, High Dose Rate (HDR) After loader, and Computed Tomography.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews patient prescriptions to ascertain type of treatment required, location ofaffected areas, history of previous radiation treatment, etc.
• Safely positions patients utilizing immobilization devices.
• Utilizes appropriate treatment accessories as prescribed by the physician.
• Operates treatment machine (linear accelerator, HDR) precisely.
• Administers ionizing radiation as prescribed per physician.
• Verifies radiation prescription prior to treatment and confirms total radiation dose following treatment in patient charts.
• Documents treatment in inpatient charts.
• Localizes patient markings daily.
• Completes on-going imaging of patients per departmental policy.
• Assists patients in coordinating appointment time for daily treatments, accommodating patient transportation, and other appointments.
• Refers patients to social worker for counseling, transportation and medical equipment needs, etc. as appropriate.
• Refers patients to nurse or physician for conditions requiring evaluation, as appropriate.
• Assumes the duties of simulation.
• Rotates through treatment areas as assigned.
• Responsible for cleaning therapy rooms and work area; maintains linen and medical supplies for treatment rooms.
• Adheres to the quality assurance policies of the department (chart checks, timeouts, machine warm-up, etc.).
• Teaches radiation therapy students as defined by their educational requirements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification or registry eligible
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy
• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures. Lifting of patients, moving & pushing wheelchairs / stretchers and lifting of equipment, above head, up to 50lbs. Potential exposure to radiation; however, adherence to safety procedures minimizes likelihood of danger. Frequent interaction with emotionally depressed and terminally/critically ill patients