McLaren Health Care
Radiation Therapist I, II, or III
McLaren Health Care, Petoskey, Michigan, United States, 49770
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Under general supervision, the radiation therapist safely and correctly operates radiation producing equipment to simulate patients for treatment and administer radiation therapy treatments, as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s 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.
Qualifications Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy. Active member of the American Society of Radiation Therapists (ASRT)
Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 25000093 Daily Work Times: 8am - 4:30pm Hours Per Pay Period: 72 On Call: No Weekends: No
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Essential Functions And Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s 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.
Qualifications Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy. Active member of the American Society of Radiation Therapists (ASRT)
Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 25000093 Daily Work Times: 8am - 4:30pm Hours Per Pay Period: 72 On Call: No Weekends: No
Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at McLaren Health Care by 2x We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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