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Henry Ford Health
Radiation Therapist - Days - Contingent - West Bloomfield
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What they do
A Radiation Therapist uses radiation therapy to treat cancer and other diseases. Works in cancer treatment centers in collaboration with oncologists (physicians who specialize in cancer treatment) and other specialists.
$94,648 / year median in Michigan
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Radiation Therapist
- Days
- Contingent
- West Bloomfield Henry Ford Health
- 3.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.Responsibilities:
Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately. Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist. Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions. Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator. Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards. Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Master's Degree preferred Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy Varian/ARIA experienced preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED
One or more of the following required: Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
ARRT Credentialed Additional Information Organization:
Henry Ford Medical Group Department:
Radiation Oncology-W.Bloomfld Shift:
Day Job Union Code:
Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview 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.