Radiation Therapist - Contingent - Days

Radiation Therapist

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.

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 affected 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

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.