Radiation Therapist Contingent Day Shift

Part time Day Shift

Exceptional opportunity for a Radiation Therapist to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek extraordinary individuals from a variety of backgrounds because diversity makes us stronger.Contingent position supporting Ann Arbor, MI.

The Radiation Therapist, at the direction of the radiation oncologist, and in tandem with a certified Radiation Therapist, assists in the radiation treatment process according to established guidelines and polices/procedures.

Education: A Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree in Radiation Therapy or completion of a two (2) year program in Radiologic Technology followed by a one (1) year program in Radiation Therapy.

Experience: Minimum of 3 months of on-the-job training or experience.

Certification: CPR. ARRT (American Registry for Radiologic Technologists) for radiation therapy. Must be registered or registry-eligible upon hire. Registry-eligible candidates must successfully complete registration within 6 months of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors patient during procedures at all times and reports any change in condition, psychologic, or physiologic to the physician or other appropriate patient care personnel.
• Adheres to ALARA guidelines during all procedures.
• Confers with physicians, physics/dosimetry, and their colleagues for clarification prior to, during, and after treatment when necessary.
• Prepares treatment room and equipment according to established procedures. Explains procedures to patients according to departmental standards.
• Submits charges into the computer systems for services rendered to patients in accordance with established guidelines.
• Assists in the simulation and treatment planning process and other procedures occurring within the department of radiation oncology when necessary.
• Schedules patients for treatment and simulations per department guidelines in the Aria scheduling system.
• Assists in the review of a patient’s treatment record for completeness.
• Follows standards in positioning of patients and follows treatment processes according to established policies and procedures.
• Participates in the clinical education and training of students.
• Acquires imaging via CBCT or portal imaging as prescribed by the physician.
• Appropriately and thoroughly reviews images prior to treatment, ensuring alignment falls within allowable tolerances. Makes shifts and/or realigns patients when necessary to ensure the most accurate treatment delivery
• Inspects all equipment safety interlocks, monitors equipment, and reports malfunctions.
• Supports the review of the electronic chart (Aria) and patient treatment record for consistency, completeness, and accuracy prior to treatment delivery.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF Trinity Health:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Full benefits package Upon Hire including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Trinity Health Referral Rewards Program.
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

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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.