Radiation Therapy Technician - Radiation Oncology - FT/PT/PD - Days

ProMedica; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven healthcare organization as a Radiation Therapy Technician, where you will provide essential radiation therapy to patients under the guidance of a Radiation Oncologist. This role demands proficiency in patient care, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology, including Varian equipment, while ensuring the highest quality of care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position offers a fulfilling career path in the field of radiation oncology.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Radiation Therapy required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 1+ year experience as a working RT; internship completed.

Responsibilities

• Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Collaborates with healthcare team and maintains safety standards.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient Care

Varian Equipment/Software

EPIC

CPR Certification

Education

Associate’s Degree in Radiation Therapy

Bachelor’s of Radiation Therapy

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

Radiation Therapy Technician - Radiation Oncology - Part Time /Per Diem - Days - (75707)

Job Title: Radiation Therapy Technician - Radiation Oncology - Part Time /Per Diem - Days

Category: Radiology

Organizational Unit: [Specify if necessary]

Location: [Specify if necessary]

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist and in accordance with established standards and practices.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Applies knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to the appropriate age of patients, i.e. infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric.
2. Demonstrates competence, awareness of and sensitivity to the physical, emotional and socio-psychological needs of all patients.
3. Delivers prescribed dose and planned course of radiation therapy to patients, positions patients, answers questions and explains procedures.
4. Performs daily “time out” procedures.
5. Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs and safety standards.
6. Collaborates with physicists, dosimetrists, nursing staff and physicians during treatment as well as coordinates support care services (social work, dietary, etc.).
7. Actively supports and participates in process improvement efforts and in team function/decisions.
8. Prepares treatment room and equipment for patients.
9. Other assigned duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate’s Degree in Radiation Therapy

Skills: Proficient in core job functions

Years of Experience: Internship completed, minimum 1 year as a working RT

Licensure: Ohio Radiologic License required to work in Ohio

Certification: ARRT, CPR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s of Radiation Therapy

Skills: Knowledge of Varian equipment/software, EPIC

Years of Experience: 1+ year as a working RT

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Simulation experience would be desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: Mask, non-sterile gloves, eye protection and lab coat.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 50 pounds, frequently lift/push/pull patients into position, prolonged standing/walking, must be able to see, hear, and move intermittently or use prosthetics that will enable you to function adequately to assure the requirements of this position can be fully met.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Employee Exemption Type: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Shift Hours: 8 hours

On-call Requirements: Per Diem, Part-Time, and Full-Time openings available.