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Job description
Henry Ford Health is proud to be the first center in North America to install the Siemens MAGNETOM Free.Max MRI (RT Edition). This cutting-edge technology will pave the way for MR-only simulations, revolutionizing our approach to patient care.
n nGENERAL SUMMARY:
nUnder general supervision administers radiation treatments to patients, as prescribed by the physician, utilizing specialized equipment including linear accelerator, High Dose Rate (HDR) After loader, and Computed Tomography.
nNEW: 10k Sign on Bonus
nPRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
nnnReviews patient prescriptions to ascertain type of treatment required, location affected areas, history of previous radiation treatment, etc.
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nnSafely positions patients utilizing immobilization devices.
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nnUtilizes appropriate treatment accessories as prescribed by the physician.
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nnOperates treatment machine (linear accelerator, HDR) precisely.
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nnAdministers ionizing radiation as prescribed per physician.
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nnVerifies radiation prescription prior to treatment and confirms total radiation dose following treatment in patient charts.
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nnDocuments treatment in inpatient charts.
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nnLocalizes patient markings daily.
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nnCompletes on-going imaging of patients per departmental policy.
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nnAssists patients in coordinating appointment time for daily treatments, accommodating patient transportation, and other appointments.
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nnRefers patients to social worker for counseling, transportation and medical equipment needs, etc. as appropriate.
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nnRefers patients to nurse or physician for conditions requiring evaluation, as appropriate.
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nnAssumes the duties of simulation.
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nnRotates through treatment areas as assigned.
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nnResponsible for cleaning therapy rooms and work area; maintains linen and medical supplies for treatment rooms.
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nnAdheres to the quality assurance policies of the department (chart checks, timeouts, machine warm-up, etc.).
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nnTeaches radiation therapy students as defined by their educational requirements.
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nnPerforms all other duties as assigned or requested
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n nEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
nnBachelor's Degree preferred.
n nCERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
nnnA.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification or registry eligible
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nnMust meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy
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nnMust practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services
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n nWORKING CONDITIONS:
nNormal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures. Lifting of patients, moving & pushing wheelchairs / 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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n Additional Details nnThis posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
nOverview
nHenry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
nBenefits
nThe health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
nEqual Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
n Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is nnnn committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to nnnn race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, nnnn weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, nnnn or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
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