Dosimetrist - Oncology - (Full-time)

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. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of a CAHEA accredited radiation therapy program (Required) and 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

Crouch 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-Orange-Chagrin-High_JEDD

Work Locations: 3909 Orange Place 3909 Orange Place Orange-Chagrin-High JEDD 44122

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

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