This position is eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Join Cleveland Clinic's Cancer Center and become part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center's Department of Radiation Oncology treats more patients than any other cancer center in Ohio and is nationally recognized as a leader in patient care, research and education. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career making meaningful differences in the lives of others.

Radiation Therapists are an integral part of the cancer treatment team. As an Inpatient Radiation Therapist, you will administer and record targeted doses of prescribed radiation to adult and pediatric patients. Utilizing our leading-edge technology, radiation is delivered with maximum precision, reducing treatment time.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Is a graduate of a School of Radiation Therapy Technology approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEA) or is registry eligible.

• Is in good standing as a board-certified Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

• Has experience with radiation oncology-specific electronic medical records, external radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), and CT simulation.

• Is a compassionate professional that is educated in physics, radiation safety, human anatomy and patient care.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Provides care and delivery of radiation therapy to both adult and pediatric populations.

• Participate in both weekend and holiday on call rotations.

• Become proficient in advanced therapy delivery systems such as Gamma Knife, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy and Total Body Irradiation techniques.

• Performs the delivery of radiation therapy to both ambulatory and inpatient populations.

• Instruct and evaluate radiation therapy students from accredited affiliate programs.

• Determines and delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.

• Monitors and documents patient's condition and reports any adverse reactions.

• Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.

• Positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately.

• Checks and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.

• Treatment and management of clinically acute patients. ICU, NICU, and PICU.

• Coordination of treatment delivery with acute care patients requiring anesthesia and sedation.

• On call and weekend treatments for clinically urgent treatment delivery for inpatient care.

• Assistance with delivery of radiation treatment during surgical procedures.

• Supervision and instruction of therapy students and dosimetry students on providing acute treatment care.

• Conduct Total Body Irradiation therapy for inpatients that are undergoing bone marrow transplantation procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate from a School of Radiation Therapy Technology that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEA) or be registry eligible.

Certifications:

• Board certified Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing.

• Current state licensure if required by law in state in which employed.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association (AHA).

Complexity of Work:

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and a strong understanding of the sciences and physics.

• Ability to use various computer programs required in the design, interpretation, and set up of the radiation fields.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress.

• Ability to utilize computer programs to input data base and capture information.

Work Experience:

• Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical record as well as record and verify.

• Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.

• Requires ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs.

• Requires ability to push/pull over 100 lbs.

• Requires dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.

• Requires Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.

• Requires ability to work the hours of operation - flexible.

• Requires ability to take "call" on weekdays and weekends based on a rotational schedule.

• Requires ability to float to other CCHS facilities when needed.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities