Advanced Radiation Therapist
AdventHealth
A complete application in a minute
Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.
Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
AdventHealth in Calhoun, Georgia, is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our team in a full-time daytime schedule. The role includes CT simulation, on-site treatment, and collaboration with physicians to ensure safe, accurate patient care.
The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred), ARRT licensure, and 1+ year of experience. Strong EHR skills and patient communication are required.
Qualifications
- Proficiency with computer systems and software used in clinical settings.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize patient care.
- Strong communication skills with patients and team members.
- Experience with EHR systems preferred.
- Familiarity with CT simulation and radiation therapy workflows.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervised education experiences aligning with curriculum requirements.
- Participate in after-hours on-call coverage and maintain competency.
- Assess patient needs and resolve problems.
- Perform morning quality checks on the treatment unit and report malfunctions.
- Mentor junior radiation therapists and provide training.
- Treat patients timely and courteously; communicate effectively.
- Observe patient reactions and assist during treatment.
- Verify prescriptions and treatment parameters daily.
- Identify treatment volume and position patients consistently.
- Perform CT simulation and contrast administration as directed.
- Document treatment information in EHR and verify records.
- Review new starts for consistency with plans and blocks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
- Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off from Day One
- 403-B Retirement Plan
- 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Career Development
- Whole Person Well-being Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Benefits
Full time
Day (United States of America)
1035 Red Bud Rd Ne
Calhoun
Georgia
30701
- Provides supervised education experiences for students that fulfill the curriculum requirements of the academic institution.
- Participates in after-hours on-call coverage and maintains competency with after-hours treatment coverage.
- Assesses patients' needs and seeks to resolve any potential problems or conflicts.
- Performs morning quality checks on the treatment unit, assessing whether all equipment is operating according to physics policy and calling the appropriate person immediately after equipment malfunctions.
- Serves as a mentor by providing training and encouragement to junior radiation therapists.
- Treats patients in a timely and courteous manner, handling stressful situations appropriately and communicating effectively with patients of all ages.
- Observes patient reactions to treatment and assists in accommodating the patient through the treatment process.
- Verifies the physician’s prescription and treatment parameters daily to ensure accurate treatment of the patient in accordance with the prescription and treatment plan.
- Identifies the treatment volume and positions the patient in a consistent and reproducible manner.
- Performs all aspects of CT Simulation, including administering contrast agents during simulation localization under the direction of the physician or non-physician practitioner.
- Evaluates prescribed imaging and makes requested changes within 24 hours, accurately documenting treatment information in the patient electronic health record (EHR) and utilizing the record and verify system.
- Reviews all new starts for consistency prior to treatment, checking blocks, simulation documents, dose calculation sheets, prescriptions, field photos, and verifying patient positioning and field orientation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Computer literate [Required]
- Ability to multi-task [Required]
- Ability to communicate with patients appropriately [Required]
- Record and verify system [Preferred]
- Simulation [Preferred]
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience [Preferred]
- Associate's [Required]
- Bachelor’s [Preferred]
- Completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program [Required]
- 1+ year of experience as a radiation therapist [Required]
- Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.
- Registered Technologist – Therapy (R.T.(T)(ARRT)) [Required]
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
(Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem
$30.45 - $56.64
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
