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Job description
Provides therapeutic and patient care services for the purpose of delivering radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician.
nThis position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $8,000
nJoin Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.
nRadiation Therapists implement plans of treatment, prescribed by an oncologist and created by a medical dosimetrist, and use accelerators and ionizing radiation-producing equipment to treat diseases, primarily different kinds of cancer. The radiation is administered in therapeutic doses and can send certain localized forms of cancer into remission. It can also be used to prevent the recurrence of particularly malignant forms of cancer after surgery.
nA caregiver in this position works days, 8:00am-4:30pm.
nA caregiver who excels in this role will:
nnnDetermine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists.
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nnMonitor and document patient's condition and report any adverse reactions.
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nnAssess and educate patients according to specific department protocols.
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nnPosition patients and select anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
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nnCheck and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerators.
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n nMinimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
nnnGraduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible
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nnRegistered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing
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nnCurrent state licensure as a Radiation Therapist
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
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nnExperience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical records as well as record and verify
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nnExcellent verbal and written communication skills
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nnDemonstrates problem-solving skills
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nnCan communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress
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nnCan utilize computer programs to input database and capture information
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n nPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
nnExperience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation
n nPhysical Requirements:
nnnRequires ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.
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nnRequires ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
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nnRequires ability to push/pull over 100 lbs.
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nnRequires dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
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nnRequires Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.
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nnRequires ability to work the hours of operation - flexible.
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nnRequires ability to take "call" on weekdays and weekends based on a rotational schedule.
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nnRequires ability to float to other CCHS facilities when needed.
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n nPersonal Protective Equipment:
nnFollows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
n nPay Range
nMinimum hourly: $33.46
nMaximum hourly: $51.03
nThe pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
nCleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Worksite address
cleveland, OH, 44101, US
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