Radiation 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
Job Summary
Radiation 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.
A caregiver who excels in this role will determine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists.
Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation.
Matching Summary
Radiation 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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
implement treatment plans
monitor patient condition
position patients accurately
adjust necessary equipment
Nice-to-have
collaborate with physicians
patient education
world-class healthcare experience
Magnet Hospital
Key Requirements
Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible
Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R) ( T) ( ARRT) in good standing
Current state licensure as a Radiation Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical records