What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist I position at McLaren Health Care?
Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:
- Administers radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
- Maintains EMR and other documentation related to treatment simulation and delivery.
- Assists in simulation procedures, as ordered by the radiation oncologist, for the purpose of treatment planning.
- With supervision, fabricates treatment immobilization devices and treatment aids, as ordered by the radiation oncologist, for the purpose of treatment planning.
- Participates in imaging and alignment procedures for radiation treatment delivery, as directed by the radiation oncologist.
- Schedules simulation and treatment appointments; facilitates communication of scheduling with patient and staff.
- Captures and verifies/corrects all charges for services rendered.
- Participates in and documents patient education.
- Follows radiation safety protection guidance and ALARA principles for patients and personnel.
- Utilizes incident reporting and learning system for reporting near misses, variances, and unsafe conditions.
- Performs machine, equipment, and treatment plan quality assurance.
- Participates in department quality assurance and continuous quality improvement programs for radiation therapists.
- Follows department and organization policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
- Associate degree in radiation therapy or in final clinical rotation of accredited radiation therapy program.
- Eligible for board certification in radiation therapy from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Obtains board certification within one year of employment as a radiation therapist.
- BLS certification as healthcare provider or obtains within 6 months of employment as a radiation therapist.
- Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy.
- Active member of the American Society of Radiation Therapists (ASRT)
- Schedule: Per Diem
- Requisition ID: 26001463
- Daily Work Times: 7a-330p
- Hours Per Pay Period: 0
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No