Radiation Therapy Tech ARRT (Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000)

About the Role

The Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer prescribed doses of radiation for disease treatment using ionizing radiation-producing equipment. This role operates within a highly functional, large team at Michigan Medicine's main campus, requiring flexibility to meet clinic needs. The position involves delivering external beam radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients and experience with CT simulation. This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for external candidates, paid over a two-year period.

Responsibilities

• Assist in simulation procedures and perform patient treatment education and training for EBRT.
• Deliver EBRT treatments using Varian linear accelerators, ranging in complexity from standard 3D treatments to SBRT and SRS.
• Maintain all equipment in safe and satisfactory working order; report replacement needs to the Chief or Assistant Therapist.
• Assist in variance tracking, reporting near misses, and aiding in root cause analysis to introduce process improvements.
• Provide flexibility and willingness to assist with coverage as required by the team.
• Help identify areas of operational inefficiency and participate in implementing department growth initiatives.
• Participate in developing clinical policies and procedures to ensure department success and patient safety.
• Serve as a resource to patients and other healthcare providers at Michigan Medicine.
• Support and assist in RTT student teaching, including guiding students in clinical tasks and reinforcing course objectives.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school; graduation from an accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• Registration or registry-eligible in radiation therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

Desired Skills

• Competent and proficient in performing all procedures relating to patient treatment, including OBI, CBCT, SDX, and use of Aria software.
• Ability to work well within a large, diverse team and handle oneself professionally.
• Builds constructive working relationships characterized by high acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Responds positively to change, embracing new practices to accomplish goals and solve problems.
• Builds credibility by demonstrating personal commitment and sharing information.
• Above-average attendance record.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, known for groundbreaking medical and technological advancements. With over 30,000 employees, our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
• 2:1 match on retirement savings.

Schedule

Five days, 40 hours per week. Hours may vary depending on the needs of the clinic.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP).