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Radiation Therapist

Cleveland Clinic

#Nonprofit #Patient Assessment #Patient Care #Healthcare #State Licensure #Personal Protective Equipment #Patient Education #Electronic Medical Records #Adverse Reactions

Quick overview

Radiation therapists implement treatment plans prescribed by oncologists and collaborate with medical dosimetrists. They provide therapeutic and patient care services, monitor patient conditions, and ensure accurate equipment operation.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be board certified Registered Radiation Therapists and hold current state licensure. Basic Life Support certification is also required, along with experience in radiation oncology and electronic medical records.

DocumentationPatient CareCollaborationPatient EducationMonitoringBasic Life SupportTreatment PlansElectronic Medical RecordsRadiation Therapy

Job description

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 Location Stuart Facility Martin Health North Department Cancer Center-Cares-Cancer Institute Job Code 000271 Shift Days Schedule 9:00am-2:00pm/8:00am-3:00pm Job Summary Job Details **$4000.00 Sign on Bonus*
Radiation Therapist Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Radiation therapists implement plans of treatment prescribed by an oncologist and created by a medical dosimetrist. Radiation therapists use accelerators and ionizing-radiation producing equipment to treat diseases, primarily different kinds of cancer. The radiation is administered in therapeutic doses and can send certain localized forms of cancer into remission. It can also be used to prevent the recurrence of particularly malignant forms of cancer after they have been removed during surgery. A caregiver in this position works 9:00am – 2:00pm or 8:00am—3:00pm. This is a part time position. The goal is to work 5 days a week for about 5 hours dependent on volume. This position is to cover between Stuart and St Lucie West. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide therapeutic and patient care services to deliver radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician. Determine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist. Monitor and document patient's condition, 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: Board certified Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing. Current state licensure in state in which employed. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association (AHA). Experience with radiation oncology, specific electronic medical records, recording and verifying. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation. Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ Physical Requirements: Ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting. Ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs. Ability to push/pull over 100 lbs. Dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions. Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment. 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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. 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. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

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