Job Description

Therapist-Radiation - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Therapist-Radiation

About the Department

Join the dedicated team at Henry Ford Health's Providence Hospitals, a respected network serving communities across Oakland County. Our hospitals blend advanced specialty care with deep local roots, offering convenient suburban locations, excellent amenities, and strong community connections. As part of our Radiation Therapy department, you'll work alongside skilled professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive and innovative environment.

Role Overview

As a Therapist-Radiation, you will administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation. You'll play a critical role in preparing and positioning patients, delivering treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Your work directly supports patients and collaborates with physicians and dosimetrists to provide high-quality care.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and position patients, selecting anatomic parameters accurately.
• Deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists.
• Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions.
• Maintain and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerators.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department.

Qualifications

** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

** CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:**

• A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification or registry eligible
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy

** WORKING CONDITIONS:**

• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
• Lifting of patients, moving & pushing wheelchairs / stretchers and lifting of equipment, above head, up to 50lbs.
• Potential exposure to radiation; however, adherence to safety procedures minimizes likelihood of danger.
• Frequent interaction with emotionally depressed and terminally/critically ill patients.