( Sign-On Bonus eligible) - No weekends, no on call. Cleveland Clinic Florida is ranked number one in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and is a top hospital in Florida according to U.S. News and World Reports. Join Cleveland Clinic Florida as a Radiation Therapist and become a part of a supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team.

As a Radiation Therapist, you will provide therapeutic and patient care services for the purpose of delivering radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician. Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Determining and delivering the appropriate treatment plan.
• Reporting any adverse reactions.
• Checking and adjusting the necessary equipment.

The Ideal Candidate is someone who:

• Has strong communication skills.
• Can multitask in a stressful situation.
• Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment.
• Can make decisive judgement under minimal supervision.
• Can provide empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.

This position provides a multitude of opportunities for those who are devoted and ready to continue their career development within Cleveland Clinic.

Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.

Responsibilities:

• Determines and delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Monitors and documents patient's condition, reports any adverse reactions.
• Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
• Checks and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible.

Certifications:

• ARRT Registered Technologist, RT(T) in good standing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. State licensure (RL) if required by state law.

Complexity of Work:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress.
• The ability to utilize computer programs to input data base and capture information.

Work Experience:

• Experience with radiation oncology specific electronic medical record as well as record and verify.
• Experience with external radiation therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT simulation preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs. Ability to push/pull over 100 lbs. Dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
• Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.
• Ability to work the hours of operation - flexible. Ability to take "call" on weekdays and weekends based on a rotational schedule.
• Ability to float to other CCHS facilities when needed.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.