What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist I position at Cleveland Clinic?
*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $8,000*
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
Radiation Therapists implement plans of treatment, prescribed by an oncologist and created by a medical dosimetrist, and use accelerators and ionizing radiation-producing equipment to treat diseases, primarily different kinds of cancer. The radiation is administered in therapeutic doses and can send certain localized forms of cancer into remission. It can also be used to prevent the recurrence of particularly malignant forms of cancer after surgery. This role offers many opportunities to grow within our clinic and the organization.
A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30AM – 6:00PM or 8:00AM – 4:30PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Determine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists.
Monitor and document patient's condition and report any adverse reactions.
Assess and educate patients according to specific department protocols.
Position patients and select anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
Check and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerators.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible
Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing
Current state licensure as a Radiation Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical records as well as record and verify
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Can communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress
Can utilize computer programs to input database and capture information
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation
Physical Requirements:
Requires ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.
Requires ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
Requires ability to push/pull over 100 lbs.
Requires dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
Requires Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.
Requires ability to work the hours of operation - flexible.
Requires ability to take "call" on weekdays and weekends based on a rotational schedule.
Requires ability to float to other CCHS facilities when needed.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $33.46
Maximum hourly: $51.03
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Salary : $33 - $51