About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Radiation Therapist Lead-Days
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Sign on Bonus $10,000 |
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The radiation therapist safely and correctly operates radiation producing equipment to simulate patients for treatment and administer radiation therapy treatments, as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. Responsible for quality assurance projects, radiation safety, and training of staff/students. Leads other radiation therapists and provides technical oversight of radiation therapy services.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:
- Administers radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
- Maintains EMR and other documentation related to treatment simulation and delivery.
- Performs simulation procedures, as ordered by the radiation oncologist, for the purpose of treatment planning.
- Fabricates treatment immobilization devices and treatment aids, as ordered by the radiation oncologist, for the purpose of treatment planning.
- Participates in imaging and alignment procedures for radiation treatment delivery, as directed by the radiation oncologist.
- Schedules simulation and treatment appointments; facilitates communication of scheduling with patient and staff.
- Captures and verifies/corrects all charges for services rendered.
- Responsible for patient education and associated documentation.
- Follows radiation safety protection guidance and ALARA principles for patients and personnel.
- Utilizes incident reporting and learning system for reporting near misses, variances, and unsafe conditions, and responsible for corrective actions.
- Performs machine, equipment, and treatment plan quality assurance.
- Responsible for quality assurance and continuous quality improvement programs for radiation therapists.
- Develops standards, policies/procedures, and competency standards for therapists.
- Responsible for clinical training of radiation oncology staff where applicable.
- Provides support to and ensures appropriate coverage at network sites as necessary.
- Oversees relevant technology implementation, simulation and treatment delivery techniques, workflow, care paths, EMR documentation standards, quality improvement, and other initiatives.
- Functions as lead therapist; contributes to performance evaluations and annual assessments.
- Engages directly with leadership in program development and growth projects.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Associate degree in radiation therapy.
- Board certified in radiation therapy from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- BLS certification as healthcare provider or obtains within 6 months of employment as a radiation therapist.
- Five years prior experience working as a board-certified radiation therapist, including two years of demonstrated leadership.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy.
- Active member of the American Society of Radiation Therapists (ASRT)
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
