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Munson Healthcare · 1 month ago

Radiation Therapist

Traverse City, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, providing exceptional care to over half a million residents. The Radiation Therapist will deliver high doses of radiation to treat cancer, ensuring patient safety and comfort while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Set up and operate radiation therapy equipment; perform dose calculations; verify patient positioning and treatment fields; conduct simulation procedures; and strictly follow radiation oncologist specifications and safety protocols

Explain procedures, maintain communication during treatment, ensure safe transfers, monitor patients for reactions, reinforce care instructions, and remain attentive to patient comfort and safety throughout the treatment course

Manage therapy charts, record daily progress notes, verify patient identification and prescriptions, and maintain accurate billing logs

Prepare treatment rooms, maintain supplies, clean and inspect equipment, perform routine preventive maintenance checks, and construct immobilization devices, compensators, custom blocks, and bolus materials

Uphold Munson Healthcare’s Mission, Vision, and Values; support performance improvement efforts; use effective interpersonal skills; and maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment

Qualification

Radiation Therapy TechnologyA.R.R.T. CertificationDosimetry CalculationsPatient CareEquipment OperationCommunication SkillsTeamworkAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelors degree in Radiation Therapy Technology OR graduate of an approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology

Between 1 and 3 months of on site training is required under the direction of the Radiation Oncology, medical physicist, department manager, and staff radiation therapist

Registered or registry eligible with the A.R.R.T

Must be able to work with patients who are critically ill

Must be able to set up and administer individual treatments with a minimum of supervision

Must have the mathematical ability to calculate treatment dosimetry on time

In accordance with the prescription and instructions of a Radiation Oncologist, operates radiation therapy equipment in order to simulate and/or treat patients

Performs radiation dosage calculations, routine preventative maintenance checks and warm up procedures on equipment as necessary