Employment Type:

　　Full time

　　Shift:

　　Description:

　　Full Time Radiation Therapist

　　JOB SUMMARY

　　Assists physicians by treating patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment according to established policies. Prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients, and administers treatments. Monitors patients during therapy sessions in order to ensure patients' comfort and to observe changes in patients' condition.

　　JOB DUTIES

　　Explains procedures to patients in order to ease fear and elicit cooperation.

　　Informs patients of possible treatment reactions and advises on care of irradiated body areas.

　　Positions patients under equipment in order to expose diseased body areas to ionizing radiation treatment and to protect all other body areas from radiation according to procedure and required standards of accuracy.

　　Observes patients during procedures and reports any change in condition, psychological or physiological, to physician or other appropriate patient care personnel.

　　Reinforce Radiation Oncologist’s advice to patients regarding side effects to treatment and care.

　　Performs daily warm-ups and performance improvement monitoring of all radiation-producing 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 all necessary information as well as use of contrast media. 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.

　　Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

　　JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

　　Education : The level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of two to three years of occupationally specific education beyond high school or an Associate's degree in Radiography or closely related field plus three to six months of on-the-job training and orientation.

　　Licensure : Registration required as a Radiation Therapy Technologist.

　　Experience : Three to six months of on-the-job training and orientation.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran