Radiation Therapist I, PRN

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Radiation Therapist I, PRN Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Radiation Oncology-Taussig Cancer Institute Job Code D26011 Shift Variable Schedule 6:00am-6:00pm Job Summary Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic earned the No. 1 hospital ranking in Ohio, the No. 4 hospital ranking in the country, and was ranked No. 6 in cancer treatment in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report. The Radiology and Oncology department is part of Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute, which is known for its continuous clinical trials and cancer research to ensure our patients have access to the newest advances in cancer treatment. As a Radiation Therapist in Taussig Cancer Institute’s Radiology and Oncology department, you will be responsible for providing radiation therapy to patients. Your primary duties will include, but are not limited to: - Collaborating with physicians and dosimetrists. - Delivering appropriate patient treatment plans. - Monitoring patients’ condition and reporting adverse reactions. - Accurately positioning patients and selecting anatomic/technical parameters. The ideal candidate is someone who: - Is a graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible. - Is a Board-Certified Registered Radiation Therapist with current Ohio licensure as well as certified in Radiation Therapy through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. - Is a BLS Healthcare provider. - Has a strong work ethic. - Thrives in a team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for Radiation Therapists to discover Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute and gain hands-on experience in this rewarding department. You will have career growth opportunities as well as opportunities to learn new equipment, work on research protocols and be involved in intra-departmental groups for process improvement. Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand. Job Details Responsibilities: 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. Other duties as assigned. Education: Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible. Certifications: Board Certified Registered Radiation Therapist (R) with current state licensure as well as be certified in Radiation Therapy T(ARRT) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required. BLS Healthcare Provider. Complexity of Work: 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. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. Job offers will be rescinded for candidates for employment who test positive for nicotine. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after 90 days. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program as well as a COVID-19 vaccine program. You will be required to comply with both programs, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis, and being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.