Radiation Therapist - Contingent
As a Radiation Therapist at Henry Ford Health, you will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in radiology therapy at both the Main Campus in Detroit and our satellite site at West Bloomfield Hospital. This position offers a unique chance to serve a diverse patient population and contribute to advancing cancer care in the Detroit metropolitan area. If you are someone who wants to be a part of transforming patient care and making a positive impact, this position might a perfect fit for you!
Under general supervision the Radiation Therapist:
· Administers radiation treatments to patients, as prescribed by the physician, utilizing specialized equipment including linear accelerator,
· High Dose Rate (HDR) After loader, and Computed Tomography.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Bachelor's Degree preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
· A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification or registry eligible.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
· Lifting of patients, moving & pushing wheelchairs/stretchers and lifting of equipment, above head, up to 50 lbs.
· Potential exposure to radiation; however, adherence to safety procedures minimizes likelihood of danger.
· Frequent interaction with emotionally depressed and terminally/critically ill patients.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.