RADIATION THERAPIST-REG - PER DIEM

About the role

Provide radiation therapy services to cancer patients as directed by an authorized user (radiation oncology physician) in accordance with the established standards of the department.

Responsibilities

• Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy in accordance with the radiation oncologist written directive and maintains legible and accurate records of daily treatment as required.
• Performs radiation simulations procedures and observes patients for unusual reactions and/or events.
• Performs procedures related to physics/dosimetry with and without supervision of the physicist and/or dosimetrist.
• Follows all mandated departmental radiation safety, emergency, and hazardous materials procedures.
• Reports and records equipment deficiencies to the Manager and/or Bio-Medical Engineering.
• Responsible for supervision, instruction and education of students.
• Attends departmental meetings and conferences.
• Aids in nursing related functions as necessary.
• Coordinates work flow to accommodate quality patient care and patient treatments.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Radiation Therapy American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered.
• JRCERT accredited radiation therapy program graduate.

Qualifications

• University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.