Radiation Therapist - Oncology

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer radiation therapy and ensure accurate positioning of patients. The role collaborates with physicians and dosimetrists to deliver prescribed treatment plans and maintains detailed therapy records.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited radiation therapy program background and ARRT/CCI related credentials; experience with Varian/ARIA is preferred. The department emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency; 2+ years of cumulative experience.
• Associate's degree/Technical degree required or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy.
• 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately.
• Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions.
• Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department.

Education

High School diploma or equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy

Tools

Varian/ARIA

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.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately.
• Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions.
• Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR
• Associate's degree/Technical degree OR
• 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy
• Varian/ARIA experienced preferred

Certification/Licences Required

One or more of the following required:

• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. –
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required..
• ARRT Credentialed