At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Assist the Radiation Oncologist in administration of ionizing radiation to a patient in accordance with physician directive

and/or prescription.

• Delivers treatments as a professional provider of patient care within the department, assuring the prescribedcourse of therapy is followed as recommended by the physician and appropriately monitoring for adverseside effects, placing patient safety at the forefront at all times.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in patient care through thorough assessment of education, psychosocial,and spiritual needs of the patient.

• Follows appropriate technique in the provision of patient simulation procedures through education of thepatient, individualization of the setup to assure patient safety, construction of proper custom blocks andcompletion of all required dosimetry forms.

• Demonstrates competence in brachytherapy procedure, knowing safety policies and procedures, throughappropriate use of equipment and supplies, assuring proper documentation, and the ability to workcollaboratively with physicians, physicists, and other team members.

• Collaborates with patients and their families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure care achieves thedesired outcomes and promotes continuity of care through consultations with other team members asnecessary as well as reporting critical values (lab, radiology reports, pain, etc.) to physicians and other teammembers in a timely manner.

• Shows consideration of special needs and behaviors of specific age groups through patient specificeducation, speaking at an understandable level, explaining what to expect, scheduling, and assuring privacyis always maintained.

• Assists in performance and quality improvement initiatives by assisting in required data collection,identification of issues that may require monitoring, suggesting recommendations to improve care, and byparticipating in analysis of quality issues as requested.

• Supports and promotes patient safety, infection control, and risk management by reporting adverseoccurrences in a timely manner, following hazardous waste procedures, following all safety and disasterplans, and providing a clean, safe and secure environment.

• Demonstrates maturity and accountability for job performance by assuring compliance with all corporatecompliance regulations, annual competency testing, and review of departmental procedure manual on anannual basis.

• Models appropriate employee behavior through effective behavior in stressful situations, actively promotingcommunication through all levels of the organization, demonstrating a team player attitude, and observingproper dress guidelines at all times.

Required Minimum Education: Vocational/ Technical Degree

Specialty/ Major: Radiation Therapy Technology

Required: Board Certified with ARRT; Licensed Radiographer in the State of Ohio

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1-2 years experience preferred

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com