What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADIATION THERAPIST-REG - PER DIEM position at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow?
Job Opportunity Job ID: 49214 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Provide Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
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.
Essential Duties
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
General Requirements
Requirements
Job Family Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health Requirements:
Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level Associate
Status Per Diem
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level New Grad
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
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.
Essential Duties
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- 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.
- Assists in nursing related functions as necessary.
- Responsible for coordination of work flow to accommodate quality patient care and patient treatments.
General Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 60 days of hire.
- Radiation Therapy American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered.
- None
- JRCERT accredited radiation therapy program graduate.
- Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates ability to work as a team member.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently as needed.
Requirements
Job Family Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health Requirements:
Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level Associate
Status Per Diem
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level New Grad