Radiation Therapist

About the role

Full time Evening

About Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital

Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital has proudly served residents across Southeast Michigan since 1953. With 632 beds, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is a major teaching and research hospital and home to five residency programs and a cardiology fellowship in partnership with Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is verified as a Level II trauma center and accredited by the Joint Commission as a primary stroke center. The hospital is also known for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences, women's health, heart and vascular and cancer care.

Scope of Work

• Under general supervision and in accordance with department policy and procedure, this position is responsible for simulating patients for radiation treatment planning and providing radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Administers prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment.
• Administers contrast material if indicated; monitors patient closely. Administers medical treatment to patient having adverse reaction to contrast and notifying doctor.
• Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart and identification; validates actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
• Prepares and constructs equipment such as immobilization, treatment and protection devices, including electron blocks. Checks radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Able to prepare the treatment room and equipment and positions patients for treatment in a timely manner with accuracy according to prescription without direct supervision.
• Able to acquire proper imaging as directed by the physician (port films and conebeam CT (CBCT/IGRT)).
• Assists in the preparation of physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans.
• Performs patient scheduling for external beam treatment delivery and updates treatment schedules as needed.
• Coordinates with other divisions both in and outside the department (physics, nursing, dosimetry, clerical, and physicians, patient escorts) to ensure clear communication line is established and to coordinate care issues as required.
• Participates in Brachytherapy and EBRT chart rounds as needed, per department requirements.
• Audits charts upon treatment completion, based on department specific needs.
• Purchases supplies related to CT simulation and treatment delivery.

Standard Qualifications

• At minimum, requires a level of knowledge normally acquired through the completion of an associate or bachelor's degree.
• Position contingent upon successful completion of a certification in radiation therapy within 90 days of hire.
• Requires demonstrated knowledge of radiation therapy procedures, treatment plans and delivery, radiation oncology, and radiation protection.
• Must be board-eligible with board certification within 90 days of program graduation or 90 days of hire.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Radiation Therapy.
• BLS CPR certification required.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

Site

• Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak
• Department Name
• Proton Beam - Royal Oak Hosp
• Employment Type
• Full time
• Shift
• Evening (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours
• 40
• Hours of Work
• 1:00pm-9:30pm
• Days Worked
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend Frequency
• On-call weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.