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**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** **Description:** **POSITION** **PURPOSE:** At the direction of the radiation oncologist, and in tandem with a certified Radiation Therapist, assists in the radiation treatment process according to established guidelines and polices/procedures. **What the Radiation Therapist will do:** + Assists in the review of a patient's treatment record for completeness. + Confers with physicians, physics/dosimetry, and their colleagues for clarification prior to, during, and after treatment when necessary. + Supports the review of the electronic chart (Aria) and patient treatment record for consistency, completeness, and accuracyprior to treatment delivery. + Prepares treatment room and equipment according to established procedures. Explains procedures to patients according to departmental standards. + Follows standards in positioningof patients and followstreatment processes according to established policies and procedures. + Monitors patient during procedures at all times and reports any change in condition, psychologic, or physiologic to the physician or other appropriate patient care personnel. + Assists in the simulation and treatment planning process and other procedures occurring within the department of radiation oncology when necessary. + Acquiresimaging via CBCT or portal imaging as prescribed by the physician. + Appropriately and thoroughly reviews images prior to treatment, ensuring alignment falls within allowable tolerances.Makes shifts and/or realigns patients when necessary to ensure the most accurate treatment delivery + Schedules patients for treatment and simulations per department guidelines in the Aria scheduling system. + Inspects all equipment safety interlocks, monitors equipment, and reports malfunctions. + Submits charges into the computer systems for services rendered to patients in accordance with established guidelines. + Participates in the clinical education and training of students. + Adheres to ALARA guidelines during all procedures. + Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health. + Other duties as assigned. **What the Radiation Therapist will need:** **Education** **:** A Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy or completion of a two (2) year program in Radiologic Technology followed by a one (1) year program in Radiation Therapy. **Experience** **:** Minimum of 3 months of on the job training or experience. **Certification** **:** CPR. ARRT (American Registry for Radiologic Technologists) for radiation therapy. _Must be registered or registry-eligible upon hire_ _._ _Registry-eligible candidates must successfully complete registration within 6 months of hire._ **Total Rewards and Benefits:** + Competitive compensation, **DAILYPAY** + Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods for part-time and full-time employees + Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability + Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions + Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes + Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country + Tuition Reimbursement Click Here ( to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan. **Our Commitment** Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local 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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