UMH Sparrow - RADIATION THERAPIST-REG (Per diem)
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Sparrow
Lansing, MI, US
Summary
The Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation therapy treatments and performs simulation procedures while maintaining accurate patient records. They also assist with physics and dosimetry tasks and ensure compliance with departmental safety and hazardous materials protocols.
Job Description
Job Opportunity
Job ID: 55755
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Provide
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Provide radiation therapy services to cancer patients as directed by an authorized user (radiation oncology physician) in accordance with the established standards of the department.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy in accordance with the radiation oncologist written directive and maintains legible and accurate records of daily treatment as required.
- Performs radiation simulations procedures and observes patients for unusual reactions and/or events.
- Performs procedures related to physics/dosimetry with and without supervision of the physicist and/or dosimetrist.
- Follows all mandated departmental radiation safety, emergency, and hazardous materials procedures.
- Reports and records equipment deficiencies to the Manager and/or Bio-Medical Engineering.
- Responsible for supervision, instruction and education of students.
- Attends departmental meetings and conferences.
- Assists in nursing related functions as necessary.
- Responsible for coordination of work flow to accommodate quality patient care and patient treatments.
Job Requirements
| General Requirements | • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 60 days of hire. • Radiation Therapy American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered. |
| Work Experience | • None |
| Education | • JRCERT accredited radiation therapy program graduate. |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills | • Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates ability to work as a team member. • Demonstrates ability to work independently as needed. |
University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Job Family
Radiology/Imaging
Requirements:
| Shift | Variable |
| Degree Type / Education Level | High School / GED |
| Status | Per Diem |
| Facility | Sparrow Hospital |
| Experience Level | New Grad |
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?
It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.
Founded
1896
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?
It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.
Founded
1896
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
