Radiation Therapist
Trinity Health
**Employment Type:**
Full time
**Shift:**
Day Shift
**Description:**
**General Summary:**
Administers ionizing radiation therapy to patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Collaborates with the physicist, dosimetrist, chief therapist, and Radiation Oncologist in the planning and simulation of treatments.
Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
**Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):**
A.R.R.T. certification.
Current licensure by the state of Maryland to practice radiation therapy.
BLS certified within the probationary period.
**Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:**
High school diploma and Completion of American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.) approved Radiological Technology Program.
At least one year of experience as a therapist in a radiation oncology facility is preferred.
Experience using linear accelerators with multileaf columnators, CT simulators, and HDR therapy is preferred.
Basic computer skills to include data entry and retrieval.
Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends English language.
**Working Conditions:**
**Physical Requirements** : Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift patients up to 35 pounds.
**Visual Acuity** : The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
**Environmental Conditions** : The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
**Reporting Relationship:**
Directly supervised by the Chief Therapist.
Accountable to and evaluated by the Director of Radiation Oncology.
Works under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and physicist.
Works collaboratively with the Registered Nurse.
**Supervision Exercised (degree of supervisory responsibility including titles and number of staff reporting directly or indirectly to position):**
None
_Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer._
_Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status._
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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