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Job Title
Radiation Therapist II - $5k Sign on Bonus
Location
Weston
Facility
CC Florida Weston
Department
Radiation Oncology-Weston Hospital
Job Code
001336
Shift
Days
Schedule
6:00am-4:00pm/9:00am-6:00pm
Job Summary
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic is named the No. 4 hospital in the United States according to the U.S. News & World Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Radiation Therapist II, you will administer radiation therapy treatments to patients of all ages.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
-Can exhibit strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.
-Is enthusiastic about Radiation Oncology.
-Can show compassion and empathy.
-Is willing to learn.
-Can critically think and problem-solve for patients’ best interests.
This department offers various opportunities to professionally develop. Therapists can cross-train between several treatment modalities: Edge, Truebeam, Sim, and HDR. This department values work-life balance for all caregivers and provides flexible scheduling. The work culture in this department is positive and supportive. Join our team and together, provide exceptional patient care.
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.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Performs the duties of a Radiation Therapist I and administers radiation therapy treatments to patients of all ages. Serves as a technical resource for other therapists by developing processes and troubleshooting equipment problems.
- Provides therapy aids and/or training related to equipment and/or department operations for new and existing employees as the need arises (i.e. changes in equipment, procedures, etc.).
- Helps to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and maintains quality assurance standards for assigned work area.
- Interviews, selects, instructs and evaluates Radiation Therapist I employees as well as students in assigned clinical area.
- Assists manager in ensuring that Radiation Therapists are compliant with Cleveland Clinic, ODH, JCAHO, CMS, policies and procedures in assigned area.
Education:
- Graduate from a School of Radiation Therapy Technology that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEA) or be registry eligible.
Certifications:
- Must be a Board Certified Registered Radiation Therapist with current state licensure as well as be registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Complexity of Work:
- Within the scope of the job, requires to communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress.
- Ability to train others in the proper use of the treatment equipment.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations and a strong understanding of the sciences and physics.
- Ability to use various computer programs required in the design, interpretation, and set up of the radiation fields.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Radiation Therapist with demonstrated leadership ability and problem solving skills in Radiation Oncology and/or prior experience with training/education.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires extensive sitting and dexterity to perform work on a PC, and the ability to walk to parts of various hospital campuses to attend meetings.
- Must have normal or corrected vision, and the ability to verbally communicate to upper level management.
- Occasional lifting of 5 to 15 pounds.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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