Radiation Therapist
Detroit, MI
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiation Therapist

Location: Detroit, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Shift: Day shift
Work Environment:

• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures
• Potential exposure to radiation with strict adherence to safety procedures
• Frequent interaction with emotionally depressed and terminally/critically ill patients
• Physical demands include lifting patients, moving/pushing wheelchairs/stretchers, and lifting equipment up to 50 lbs

Job Responsibilities

• Review patient prescriptions to determine treatment type, location, and history of previous radiation
• Safely position patients using immobilization devices
• Operate treatment machines including linear accelerators and HDR units
• Administer ionizing radiation as prescribed by physicians
• Verify radiation prescriptions prior to treatment and confirm total radiation dose post-treatment in patient charts
• Document treatments and localize patient markings daily
• Perform ongoing imaging per departmental policy
• Assist patients with coordinating appointment times and referrals for counseling, transportation, or medical equipment needs
• Refer patients to nurses or physicians for further evaluation as needed
• Perform simulation duties and rotate through treatment areas as assigned
• Maintain cleanliness of therapy rooms and manage linen and medical supplies
• Adhere to departmental quality assurance policies (chart checks, timeouts, machine warm-up)
• Teach radiation therapy students according to their educational requirements
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, flexibility, and customer service values
• Accept and respect diversity without judgment and be open to new learning experiences

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist, including experience within the last year
• A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with patient marking localization

Additional Information

• No on-call or weekend shifts
• Typically works with 1-2 other individuals per shift
• Must be self-directed and committed to team collaboration

This position is suitable for healthcare professionals seeking a focused radiation therapy role with a defined schedule and a supportive team environment.