Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology

Overview

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.

• 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.
• Refs ers patients to social worker for counseling, transportation and medical equipment needs, etc. as appropriate.
• Refs ers 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.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• 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 ongoing training and in-services

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.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department:
  Radiation Oncology-Prof
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable