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Location:
Detroit, MI (Onsite)
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Radiation Therapist
Careers Integrated Resources Inc
Detroit, MI (Onsite)
Contractor
Job Title: Radiation Therapist
Job Location: Detroit, MI
Job Duration: 3 Months (possibility of extension)
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Location: Detroit, MI
Job Duration: 3 Months (possibility of extension)
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews patient prescriptions to ascertain type of treatment required, location of affected areas, history of previous radiation treatment, etc.
- Safely positions patients utilizing immobilization devices.
- Utilizes appropriate treatment accessories as prescribed by the physician.
- Operates treatment machine (linear accelerator, HDR) precisely.
- Administers ionizing radiation as prescribed per physician.
- Verifies radiation prescription prior to treatment and confirms total radiation dose following treatment in patient charts.
- Documents treatment in inpatient charts.
- Localizes patient markings daily.
- Completes on-going imaging of patients per departmental policy.
- Assists patients in coordinating appointment time for daily treatments,
- accommodating patient transportation, and other appointments.
- Refers patients to social worker for counseling, transportation and medical equipment needs, etc. as appropriate.
- Refers patients to nurse or physician for conditions requiring evaluation, as appropriate.
- Assumes the duties of simulation.
- Rotates through treatment areas as assigned.
- Responsible for cleaning therapy rooms and work area; maintains linen and medical supplies for treatment rooms.
- Adheres to the quality assurance policies of the department (chart checks, timeouts, machine warm-up, etc.).
- Teaches radiation therapy students as defined by their educational requirements.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or requested.
- Associate's degree.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification or registry eligible.
- Minimum 3 years Radiation Therapist experience.
- Be self-directed.
- Be flexible and committed to the team concept.
- Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn.
- Be open to new learning experiences.
- Accepts and respects diversity without judgment.
- Demonstrates customer service values.
- Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
- Lifting of patients, moving & pushing wheel chairs / stretchers and lifting of equipment, above head, up to 50lbs.
- Potential exposure to radiation; however, adherence to safety procedures minimizes likelihood of danger.
- Frequent interaction with emotionally depressed and terminally/critically ill patients.
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