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Join Cleveland Clinic's Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers 476-beds and a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Our team is looking to add a Radiation Therapist I. In this role, you will provide therapeutic and patient care services by delivering radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Determining and delivering appropriate treatment plan.

• Assessing and educating our patients.

• Adjusting necessary equipment.

The ideal caregiver is someone who:

• Cab train others in the proper use of the treatment equipment.

• Can perform mathematical calculations.

• Has a strong understanding of the sciences and physics.

• Can use various computer programs required in the design, interpretation, and set up of the radiation fields.

This opportunity is great for any new graduates to learn and grow as an independent radiation therapist.

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.

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.).

• Assists the manager with operations of radiation oncology department, including supervision and scheduling of employees and students.

• Helps to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and maintains quality assurance standards for assigned work area.

• Interviews, selects, supervises, 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.

• Assumes timekeeping responsibilities and oversees scheduling to ensure coverage, minimize overtime and maximize productivity.

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:

• Board certified Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing.

• Current state licensure if required by law in state in which employed.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association (AHA).

Complexity of Work:

• Within the scope of the job, requires to communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress.

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.

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