Radiation Therapist Inpatient

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Job Title

Radiation Therapist Inpatient

Location: Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Job Code: D99647

Shift: Days

Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country.

Radiation Therapists provide radiation therapy to both adult and pediatric patients as part of their treatment plans. This role collaborates closely with oncologists, dosimetrists, nursing staff, and leadership to support coordinated care and ensure safe, effective treatment delivery.

A caregiver in this position works days, 8:00am—5:00pm. No weekends.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide care and delivery of radiation therapy to both adult and pediatric patients.
• Are proficient in advanced therapy delivery systems such as Gamma Knife, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy and Total Body Irradiation techniques.
• Monitor and document patient’s condition and report any adverse reactions.
• Coordinate treatment delivery with acute care patients (ICU, NICU, and PICU).

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Graduate from a School of Radiation Therapy Technology approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEA) or be registry eligible

Board certified Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T) (ARRT) in good standing

• Current state licensure if required by law in the state in which you are employed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical record as well as record and verify
• Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
• Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation

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.

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