"Radiation Therapy Tech ARRT"

The Department of Radiation Oncology is looking for a Radiation Therapist to administer doses of radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist for the treatment of disease, utilizing ionizing radiation producing equipment. Operate in a safe and patient focused manner to provide high quality patient care. Work on a highly functional, large team at Michigan Medicine main campus with a requirement for flexibility within your team and dependent on clinic needs. Proficiency in delivering external beam radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients, as well as experience working on a CT simulator.

• Assist in simulation procedures and preform patient treatment education and training for EBRT
• Deliver EBRT treatments using Varian linear accelerators ranging in complexity from standard 3D treatments to SBRT and SRS
• Help to maintain all equipment in a safe and satisfactory working order, reporting all replacement needs to the Chief or Assistant Therapist
• Assist in variance tracking and the reporting of near misses and aid in the root cause analysis to introduce process improvement in an effort to avoid reoccurrence
• Flexibility and willingness to assist with coverage where and when the team requires the help
• Help to identify areas of operational inefficiency and participate in the implementation of department growth initiatives
• Participate in the development of the clinical policies and procedures pertinent to the success of the department and safety of the patient
• Serve as a resource to patients and other healthcare providers at Michigan Medicine
• Provide support and assistance in RTT student teaching, including guiding students in clinical tasks, reinforcing course objectives and promoting a positive learning environment.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school; graduation from an accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• Registration or registry-eligible in radiation therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competent and proficient performing all procedures relating to patient treatment including: OBI,CBCT,SDX, and use of Aria software
• Must be a team player who is able to handle themselves in a professional manner and work well within a large, diverse team
• Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect
• Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems
• Builds credibility as a representative by demonstrating personal commitment and sharing information
• Above average attendance

Five days, 40 hours per week. Hours may vary depending on the needs of the clinic

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.