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Cleveland Clinic Radiation Therapist in Weston, Florida
$5K Sign On Bonus Eligible
Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, 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, you will provide therapeutic and patient care services to deliver radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician. Our team operates with the intention of treating each patient like family, caring for them with the highest quality of standards. As a member of our team, you will work with inclusion, integrity, and empathy to perform duties such as:
Determining and delivering the appropriate treatment plan.
Reporting any adverse reactions.
Checking and adjusting the necessary equipment.
The ideal caregiver is someone who:
Is an ambitious team player.
Can adapt to change and is quick to learn.
Has great computer and technical skills and is familiar with the Aria application.
Preferably has experience on Trubeam or Trilogy treatment machines, as well as treating with photons and electrons.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and learn state of the art technology in the Radiation Oncology field. We are always looking at new techniques and innovations. Our team values training and supporting our staff in going to new learning opportunities and workshops, sharing ideas, and growing within our department.
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, 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 through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing.
Current state licensure in state in which employed.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association (AHA).
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.
The 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:
Ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.
Ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs. Ability to push/pull over 100 lbs. Dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.
Ability to work the hours of operation - flexible. Ability to take "call" on weekdays and weekends based on a rotational schedule.
Ability to float to other CCHS facilities when needed.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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