Radiation Therapist I

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $8,000 Join Cleveland Clinic's Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialties providing patients with the world-class care Cleveland Clinic is known for. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career . As a Radiation Therapist , you will implement plans of treatment creat ed by an O ncologist and M edical D osimetrist to help combat diseases and cancers . Your work can also help prevent the recurrence of particularly malignant forms of cancer after they have been removed during surgery. This role is critical to the comprehensive care Cleveland Clinic provides patients, and you can make a lasting difference in their lives every day. A caregiver in this position works from 7 :00 am - 3 :30 pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Determine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists. Monitor and document patient's condition and report any adverse reactions. Assess and educate patients according to specific department protocols. Position patients and select anatomic/technical parameters accurately. Check and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator . Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy T echnology or registry eligible Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist [ R.T.(R) ( T) ( ARRT) ] in good standing. Current state licensure as a Radiation Therapist Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider C ertification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical records Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Experience with external R adiation T herapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation

Physical Requirements:

Requires ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting. Requires ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs. Requires ability to push/pull over 100 lbs. Requires dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions. Requires Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment. Requires ability to work the hours of operation - flexible. Requires ability to take "call" on weekdays and weekends based on a rotational schedule. Requires ability to float to other CCHS facilities when needed.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Pay Range Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.