Radiation Therapist

Department: Radiation Oncology

Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

Position Purpose: 

At the direction of the radiation oncologist, and in tandem with a certified Radiation Therapist, assists in the radiation treatment process according to established guidelines and polices/procedures.  

Shift available: Day Shift

Status available: Contingent

Required Qualifications:

Education:  A Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy or completion of a two (2) year program in Radiologic Technology followed by a one (1) year program in Radiation Therapy. 

Experience:  Minimum of 3 months of on the job training or experience.   

Certification:  ARRT (American Registry for Radiologic Technologists) for radiation therapy.  Must be registered or registry-eligible upon hire.  Registry-eligible candidates must successfully complete registration within 6 months of hire.  

BLS from American Heart Association.

What the Radiation Therapist will do:

• Assists in the review of a patient’s treatment record for completeness. 

• Confers with physicians, physics/dosimetry, and their colleagues for clarification prior to, during, and after treatment when necessary. 

• Supports the review of the electronic chart (Aria) and patient treatment record for consistency, completeness, and accuracy prior to treatment delivery.   

• Prepares treatment room and equipment according to established procedures.  Explains procedures to patients according to departmental standards. 

• Follows standards in positioning of patients and follows treatment processes according to established policies and procedures.  

• Monitors patient during procedures at all times and reports any change in condition, psychologic, or physiologic to the physician or other appropriate patient care personnel. 

• Assists in the simulation and treatment planning process and other procedures occurring within the department of radiation oncology when necessary. 

• Acquires imaging via CBCT or portal imaging as prescribed by the physician.  

• Appropriately and thoroughly reviews images prior to treatment, ensuring alignment falls within allowable tolerances. Makes shifts and/or realigns patients when necessary to ensure the most accurate treatment delivery 

• Schedules patients for treatment and simulations per department guidelines in the Aria scheduling system. 

• Inspects all equipment safety interlocks, monitors equipment, and reports malfunctions. 

• Submits charges into the computer systems for services rendered to patients in accordance with established guidelines. 

• Participates in the clinical education and training of students. 

• Adheres to ALARA guidelines during all procedures. 

• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

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