Radiation Therapist I

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Radiation Therapist I Location Sandusky Facility NCCC Sandusky Campus Department NCCC Radiation Technical-Cancer Institute Job Code D26011 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Our small and close-knit team in Sandusky is looking to add a Radiation Therapist I. In this role, you will provide therapeutic and patient care services by delivering radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician. Your duties will include but are not limited to: Determining and delivering appropriate treatment plan. Assessing and educating our patients. Adjusting necessary equipment. Our ideal caregiver is someone who is: Compassionate about patient care. Detail-oriented. Eager to work in a team environment. This opportunity is great for and learn and grow as a radiation therapist. At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. Responsibilities: Determines and delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist. Monitors and documents patient's condition and reports any adverse reactions. Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols. Positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately. Checks and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator. Other duties as assigned. Education: Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible. Certifications: Board Certified Registered Radiation Therapist (R) with current state licensure as well as be certified in Radiation Therapy T(ARRT) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required. BLS Healthcare Provider. Complexity of Work: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress. Ability to utilize computer programs to input data base and capture information. Work Experience: Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical record as well as record and verify. Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation preferred. 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. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Created: 2024-11-05