What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology position at MI_MHP Mercy Health Partners?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Hours | Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week Day shift Varied start time between 6a-8a Position Summary: The Radiation Therapist assists physicians by treating patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment according to established policies. What the Radiation Therapist will do: Reviews patient’s medical charts for prescription, treatment time and prescribed dose. Confers with physicians as necessary to clarify orders. Prepares treatment room and equipment, positions patient, provides procedure explanation and information, and monitors patient. Reinforce Radiation Oncologist’s advice to patients regarding side effects to treatment and care. Performs daily warm-ups and performance improvement monitoring of all radiationproducing equipment. Pours heated metal alloys into molds to fabricate radiation blocks used to define treatment fields on patients; cuts blocks utilizing power tools for final shaping. Performs simulation duties for tumor localization, for brachytherapy dosimetry, and documents information. Responsible for recognizing equipment malfunctions. Performs minor equipment repairs and contacts authorized services representatives as needed. Checks daily treatment MU and delivers prescribed dose. Responsible for assuring all calculations are double-checked prior to treatment and chart audited within three TX by physics. Responsible for port films on a weekly basis or as needed, and ensuring that any necessary changes are implemented. Transports in-patients to and from Oncology Unit. Attends departmental meetings and technical meetings. What the Radiation Therapist will need: Registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist. Completion of a minimum of two years of occupationally specific education beyond high school or associate’s degree in Radiography or a closely related field plus three to six months of on-the-job training. The analytical ability to resolve complex problems requiring the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in-depth, experienced-based knowledge. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
