Radiation Therapist I ($5K Sign On Bonus Eligible)

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare.

Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Radiation Therapist at Cleveland Clinic’s Cancer Center in Mansfield, you will be responsible for providing therapeutic and patient care services to deliver radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who :

Thrives in a team environment.

Has a great attitude.

Demonstrates competent clinical skills.

Is an excellent communicator.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Radiation Therapist to join a small, close-knit team of caregivers while making a difference in the lives of cancer patients.

You will be learning from experienced physicians, therapists, and physicists who work closely together as one unit. This position is also eligible for a $5, sign-on bonus.

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 :

• 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 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 :