Radiation Therapist - Oncology
Henry Ford Health · Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
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Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Therapist-Radiation - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Therapist-Radiation
About the Department
Join our dedicated team at the Moross Road campus, where we proudly serve Detroit's east side and the Grosse Pointes. Our location is a community anchor with deep neighborhood roots, offering easy access to lakefront parks, historic architecture, and a scenic commute along the Detroit River corridor. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our diverse community, and our team thrives in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered care.
Role Overview
As a Therapist-Radiation, you will play a vital role in administering radiation therapy to patients by delivering prescribed doses of radiation to specific areas of the body. You will work closely with physicians and dosimetrists to ensure accurate and effective treatment plans, contributing directly to patient recovery and well-being. Your expertise ensures that each patient receives the highest standard of care.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
Henry Ford Health is proud to be the first center in North America to install the Siemens MAGNETOM Free.Max MRI (RT Edition). This cutting-edge technology will pave the way for MR-only simulations, revolutionizing our approach to patient care.
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PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews patient prescriptions to ascertain type of treatment required, location ofaffected areas, history of previous radiation treatment, etc.
- Safely positions patients utilizing immobilization devices.
- Utilizes appropriate treatment accessories as prescribed by the physician.
- Operates treatment machine (linear accelerator, HDR) precisely.
- Administers ionizing radiation as prescribed per physician.
- Verifies radiation prescription prior to treatment and confirms total radiation dose following treatment in patient charts.
- Documents treatment in inpatient charts.
- Localizes patient markings daily.
- Completes on-going imaging of patients per departmental policy.
- Assists patients in coordinating appointment time for daily treatments, accommodating patient transportation, and other appointments.
- Refers patients to social worker for counseling, transportation and medical equipment needs, etc. as appropriate.
- Refers patients to nurse or physician for conditions requiring evaluation, as appropriate.
- Assumes the duties of simulation.
- Rotates through treatment areas as assigned.
- Responsible for cleaning therapy rooms and work area; maintains linen and medical supplies for treatment rooms.
- Adheres to the quality assurance policies of the department (chart checks, timeouts, machine warm-up, etc.).
- Teaches radiation therapy students as defined by their educational requirements.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience.
- Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy.
- One or more of the following certifications required: Cardio graphic Tech credentialed from CCI, Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from ARRT (within 12 months of hire), Medical Sonographer credentialed from ARDMS (within 12 months of hire), BLS Provider credentialed from AHA.
Preferred Qualifications
- Varian/ARIA experience preferred.
What We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment where you can grow your career through continuous learning and collaboration. You'll be part of a mission-driven team, working together to deliver exceptional care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and communities.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our team at Henry Ford Health
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