Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

A Brief Overview The Radiation Therapist accurately delivers therapeutic radiation while following department policies and procedures to offer the highest standard of care.

What You Will Do

• Monitors and delivers therapeutic radiation and CT simulation of patients.
• Maintains schedules, records, documentation and billing.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient communication skills tailored to individuals across the lifespan, ensuring effective interactions with all age groups.
• Performs quality checks for equipment.
• Performs regular QC in accordance with department protocol.
• Demonstrates competency in LINAC based treatments, including 3D, IMRT, SBRT, CT simulations and on-call procedures as applicable per location.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a CAHEA accredited radiation therapy program (Required)
• Work Experience: Less than 1 year experience as a Radiation Therapist
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of radiation safety, dose calculations and treatment techniques (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge and ability to work with linear accelerators, simulators, block cutters, oxygen tanks, computers, and immobilization devices (Required proficiency)
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) (Required Upon Hire) and Valid Ohio Radiologic license in Radiation Therapy from the Ohio Department of Health (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements 10% Occasional cross coverage at alternate UH locations.

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Ravenna

Work Locations: 6847 N Chestnut St Ravenna 44266

Job: Radiology / Radiation Oncology Organization: Seidman Cancer Center UHC Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular-ShiftDays Job Type: Standard Job Level: Entry Level Remote Work: No