Radiation Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Position Summary:
Assists the radiation therapists in ensuring a smooth flow of patients within the department by stocking, preparing, and maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms, ensuring proper level of supplies for department inventory. Under minimal direction of a Radiation Therapist and according to established policies and procedures, performs assigned duties as they directly relate to patient care.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Assists with morning preparations in treatment rooms and performs warm up and QA in HDR.
- Stocks linens and supplies in all assigned rooms.
- Maintains supply and patient mold closet, notifying lead therapist monthly.
- Assists department staff with CT's and HDRs.
Removes, cleans, and stores patient setup devices after each patient procedure and prepares treatment room for the next patient following documented setup instructions.
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred
- One-year previous clinical experience in a health care environment.
- Previous Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant experience.
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist Assistant supports the department by maintaining treatment rooms, managing inventory, and ensuring a smooth patient flow. They assist radiation therapists with clinical procedures, including CT scans and HDR treatments, while maintaining equipment cleanliness.
Requirements
The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous clinical experience in a healthcare environment, such as a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant role, is preferred.
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
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