Experienced Radiation Therapist

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc. in Georgia is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department. The role applies ionizing radiation to a diverse patient population under the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.

Required experience: minimum 2 years in Radiation Therapy. Responsibilities include performing Quality Control, delivering precise therapy, documenting in EMR, and educating patients about side effects and treatment aids.

Qualifications

• Associates in another related field or from an accredited program.
• ARRT‑T – ARRT Radiation Therapy; BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support Instructor.
• Minimum 2 years in Radiation Therapy. Preferred – graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Quality Control monitoring.
• Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
• Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policies and procedures for documentation.
• Educates patient/family on expected side effects and use of blocks, wedges, and other treatment aids.
• Follows physician prescription and physicist instruction in chart or computer for precise treatment.
• Schedules patients appropriately and informs them of any changes prior to implementation.
• Participates in on‑call rotation.
• Serves as a student clinical instructor with RTT and RTR students; evaluates students and provides feedback to Clinical Advisor.

Skills

Patient assessment

EMR documentation

Radiation safety

Student instruction

Education

Associate degree or related field

Job description

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc. in Georgia is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department. The role applies ionizing radiation to a diverse patient population under the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.

Required experience: minimum 2 years in Radiation Therapy. Responsibilities include performing Quality Control, delivering precise therapy, documenting in EMR, and educating patients about side effects and treatment aids.