Radiation Therapist-Radiation Oncology

Location: MetroHealth Medical Center

Schedule

• Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Biweekly hours: 80.00
• On-call rotation required (weekdays, weekends, and at least one major holiday per year)

Pay

Up to $8,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants only.

About the role

Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, the general supervision of Senior Radiation Therapists, and the oversight/direct supervision of the Lead Senior Radiation Therapist, you will skillfully provide patient care to infant through adult populations. You will ensure appropriate radiation therapy services are delivered, maintain daily treatment records, and uphold the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve community health and well-being through affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity, access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help, and other services. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments, and more than 20 health centers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation therapy services to patients across all age groups.
• Maintain accurate daily treatment records.
• Adhere to the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Radiation Therapy program through a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)-approved School of Radiation Therapy.
• Registered in the Radiation Therapy (T) discipline with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Radiation Therapist Radiologic license from the Ohio Department of Health.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the American Heart Association (AHA), or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work during operational hours and adjust schedule based on patient volumes and workload.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Mosaiq medical record systems.
• Experience with external beam radiation therapy, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Computed Tomography (CT) simulation, stereotactic techniques, and/or brachytherapy.

Physical Requirements

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Must see and hear in the normal visual and audio ranges with or without correction.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to push/pull over 100 lbs.
• Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other formats.
• Ability to see computer monitors and departmental documents.
• Some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Some exposure to chemicals.