Radiation Therapist - Full Time Days

Radiation Therapist

Under general supervision, the Radiation Therapist performs radiotherapy procedures as prescribed by a physician according to established standards and practices. Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies. Practice will be in accordance with laws and regulations and will adhere to established policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Radiation Therapist performs radiotherapy procedures as prescribed by a physician according to established standards and practices. Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies. Practice will be in accordance with laws and regulations and will adhere to established policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

A minimum of associate's degree in radiography with a certification in radiation therapy is required. Bachelor's degree in radiation therapy is preferred. Graduate of a JRCERT approved school registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy.

Licensures/

Certifications:

State of Ohio licensed radiation therapist; ARRT license; CPR certified.

Experience:

A minimum of 1-2 years of radiation therapy experience is preferred.

Job-related Skills:

Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues; demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities; ability to make independent decisions.

Organizational Expectations and Responsibilities:

1. Mission and Service Values

a. Empathy – Demonstrates a willingness to understand others' perspectives, without labeling or judging; treats others with compassion and is personally engaged in providing patient and family-centered care.

b. Integrity—Takes responsibility for own words and actions; has passion and courage to do the right thing; delivers on promises and commitments; is honest and achieves excellence in all things through ethical and legal behavior.

c. Stewardship—Uses FMC resources wisely; respects the time and resources of patients, family and peers; shows pride in FMC and gives back to the Center and community with time, talent and/or money.

d. Agility—Demonstrates courage to take initiative to find creative solutions; anticipates concerns and responds promptly; minimizes bureaucracy and explores opportunity for growth.

e. Teamwork—Works collaboratively, not in silos; treats others with courtesy and respect; assumes good intent and welcomes differing viewpoints; creates a spirit of belonging and fellowship within FMC; embraces the FMC culture.

2. Commitment and Engagement

a. Quality—Demonstrates commitment to improve individual performance and contributes to team accomplishments and quality improvement initiatives.

b. Safety—Creates and maintains a safe and clean work environment and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate individuals.

c. Service—Recognizes and anticipates the needs of customers and strives to surpass customer expectations; utilizes AIDET, TeamSTEPPS and other tools to avoid and/or resolve concerns with the best possible outcome.

d. Sustainability—Demonstrates timely, accurate and cost-conscious use of resources in the daily work.

3. Personal Engagement

a. Organization Commitment—Complies with FMC policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines; reports compliance or ethical concerns to appropriate personnel; does not gossip but works to create a positive work experience with others.

b. Personal Commitment—Demonstrates ownership of the job; willing to step up and help others; works across departmental lines; is fully present at work—physically and emotionally; maximizes own talents and that of others.

c. Personal Growth—Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning; completes all mandatory education and participates in learning events/opportunities/experiences to enhance on-the-job performance.

Essential Job Functions:

4. Job Expectations and Responsibilities:

a. Delivers a prescribed and planned course of…