Radiation Therapist Job at Techlink Systems Inc., Detroit, MI

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  • Techlink Systems Inc.
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Job Title: Radiation Therapist
Location (Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?): Detroit, MI (ONSITE)
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Working Hours: 7:30AM - 4:00PM, M-F
Total Weekly Hours: 40hrs

Duties:

  • Reviews patient prescriptions to ascertain type of treatment required, location of sffected 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.

Skills:

  • 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

WORKING CONDITIONS:
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.

Education:
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

  • A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification or registry eligible.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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