Radiation Therapist - Oncology

Therapist-Radiation - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Therapist-Radiation

About the Department

Join our dedicated team at the Moross Road campus, where we proudly serve Detroit's east side and the Grosse Pointes. Our location is a community anchor with deep neighborhood roots, offering easy access to lakefront parks, historic architecture, and a scenic commute along the Detroit River corridor. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our diverse community, and our team thrives in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered care.

Role Overview

As a Therapist-Radiation, you will play a vital role in administering radiation therapy to patients by delivering prescribed doses of radiation to specific areas of the body. You will work closely with physicians and dosimetrists to ensure accurate and effective treatment plans, contributing directly to patient recovery and well-being. Your expertise ensures that each patient receives the highest standard of care.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

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.

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PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews patient prescriptions to ascertain type of treatment required, location ofaffected 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

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy.
• One or more of the following certifications required: Cardio graphic Tech credentialed from CCI, Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from ARRT (within 12 months of hire), Medical Sonographer credentialed from ARDMS (within 12 months of hire), BLS Provider credentialed from AHA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Varian/ARIA experience preferred.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment where you can grow your career through continuous learning and collaboration. You'll be part of a mission-driven team, working together to deliver exceptional care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and communities.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our team at Henry Ford Health