Advanced Radiation Therapist: Proton & Photon Therapy

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Therapeutic Radiology Technologist to deliver ionizing radiation treatments in compliance with regulatory guidelines and to monitor patient safety.

You will maintain treatment records, operate Aria system for charges, and work with the clinical team to ensure accurate simulation and treatment delivery. ARRT registration or eligibility required; BLS required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology.
• ARRT registered or eligible; must pass registry in the first 90 days of employment.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor all equipment parameters, document malfunctions and understand all emergency and safety procedures of all equipment.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment schedules.
• Inputs treatment and simulation charge information into Aria.
• Document patient treatment chart.
• Understands emergency and fault procedures for linear accelerators and simulators.
• Recognizes and reports patient concern and physical problems to appropriate personnel.
• Communicates instructions and procedures to patients and their families.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness in the clinic.

Skills

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Emergency procedures

Medical recordkeeping

Education

AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology

ARRT certification eligibility

Tools

ARIA system

Linear accelerators

Job description

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Therapeutic Radiology Technologist to deliver ionizing radiation treatments in compliance with regulatory guidelines and to monitor patient safety.

You will maintain treatment records, operate Aria system for charges, and work with the clinical team to ensure accurate simulation and treatment delivery. ARRT registration or eligibility required; BLS required.