Job Title: Radiation Therapist
Location: Onsite – Clinton Township, MI
Shift Hours:
• Day 7:30a-4p
Schedule Notes:
• Duration: 15 Weeks
• Interview: MS Teams – 30 Minutes
• Required:
• Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Current ARRT(T) certification and BLS
• Minimum 2 – 3 years Radiation Therapist experience
• Technology: Varian equipment and ARIA software
• QA will not be required – workers will be treating patients their full shift
• Date Start: 06/22/2026
• Date End: 10/02/2026
Duties
• Reviews patient prescriptions to ascertain type of treatment required, location of sffected areas, history of previous radiation treatment, etc.
• Safely positions patients utilizing immobilization devices
• Utilizes appropriate treatment accessories as prescribed by the physician
• Operates treatment machine (linear accelerator, HDR) precisely
• Administers ionizing radiation as prescribed per physician
• Verifies radiation prescription prior to treatment and confirms total radiation dose following treatment in patient charts
• Documents treatment in inpatient charts
• Localizes patient markings daily
• Completes on-going imaging of patients per departmental policy
• Assists patients in coordinating appointment time for daily treatments, accommodating patient transportation, and other appointments
• Refers patients to social worker for counseling, transportation and medical equipment needs, etc as appropriate
• Refers patients to nurse or physician for conditions requiring evaluation, as appropriate
• Assumes the duties of simulation
• Rotates through treatment areas as assigned
• Responsible for cleaning therapy rooms and work area; maintains linen and medical supplies for treatment rooms
• Adheres to the quality assurance policies of the department (chart checks, timeouts, machine warm-up, etc)
• Teaches radiation therapy students as defined by their educational requirements
• Performs all other duties as assigned or requested
Required Skills:
• Minimum 2 – 3 years Radiation Therapist experience
• Technology: Varian equipment and ARIA software
• QA will not be required – workers will be treating patients their full shift
Required Skills:
• Minimum 2 – 3 years Radiation Therapist experience
• Technology: Varian equipment and ARIA software
• QA will not be required – workers will be treating patients their full shift
Skills:
• Be self-directed
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn
• Be open to new learning experiences
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
• Demonstrates customer service values
Working Conditions:
• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures
• Lifting of patients, moving & pushing wheel chairs / stretchers and lifting of equipment, above head, up to 50lbs
• Potential exposure to radiation; however, adherence to safety procedures minimizes likelihood of danger
• Frequent interaction with emotionally depressed and terminally/critically ill patients
Education Required:
• Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
• A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification or registry eligible
• BLS
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