Radiation Therapist - 40 hours - Days - Detroit

About the Role

Henry Ford Health is the first center in North America to install the Siemens MAGNETOM Free.Max MRI (RT Edition), pioneering MR-only simulations and revolutionizing patient care in radiation therapy.

Under general supervision, you will administer radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the physician, utilizing specialized equipment including linear accelerators, High Dose Rate (HDR) Afterloader, and Computed Tomography.

Responsibilities

• Review patient prescriptions to determine type of treatment, affected areas, and history of previous radiation treatment.
• Safely position patients using immobilization devices and utilize appropriate treatment accessories as prescribed.
• Operate treatment machines (linear accelerator, HDR) with precision and administer ionizing radiation per physician’s orders.
• Verify radiation prescriptions before treatment and confirm total radiation dose in patient charts post-treatment.
• Document treatments in patient charts and localize patient markings daily.
• Complete ongoing imaging of patients according to departmental policy.
• Assist patients in coordinating daily treatment appointments, accommodating transportation and other scheduling needs.
• Refer patients to social workers, nurses, or physicians for counseling, transportation, medical equipment, or condition evaluation as needed.
• Perform simulation duties and rotate through assigned treatment areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of therapy rooms, work areas, and stock linen and medical supplies.
• Adhere to departmental quality assurance policies, including chart checks, timeouts, and machine warm-ups.
• Teach radiation therapy students based on their educational requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification or registry eligible.
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities and standards as outlined in Henry Ford Health’s Customer Service Policy.
• Must practice customer service skills as provided through training and in-services.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
• Frequent lifting of patients, moving and pushing wheelchairs/stretchers, and lifting equipment above head (up to 50 lbs).
• Potential exposure to radiation; adherence to safety procedures minimizes risk.
• Frequent interaction with emotionally depressed and terminally/critically ill patients.

Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Radiation Oncology-Professional
Shift: Day