Multi-Site Radiation Therapist — Patient Care & Coverage

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health's Radiation Oncology team seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver ionizing radiation per regulations, monitor equipment, and maintain patient records.

The role includes communicating with patients and families, assisting with student instruction, and providing coverage across multiple Advocate hospital campuses as needed. Requires AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology and ARRT eligibility, plus BLS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors equipment parameters, reports malfunctions and follows emergency/safety procedures.
• Maintains accurate medical records and treatment schedules.
• Recognizes and reports patient concerns and physical problems to appropriate personnel.
• Documents treatments and other details in the radiation oncology EMR.
• Communicates instructions and procedures to patients and their families.
• Assists with the clinical instruction of Radiation Therapy Students.
• Demonstrates the ability to rapidly grasp procedures and processes that may vary by site.
• Provides radiation therapist coverage at multiple LCI Radiation Oncology sites as needed.
• Must be able to cover up to two sites periodically in the same day.

Education

AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology

ARRT registered or registry eligible

BLS required

Job description

Atrium Health's Radiation Oncology team seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver ionizing radiation per regulations, monitor equipment, and maintain patient records.

The role includes communicating with patients and families, assisting with student instruction, and providing coverage across multiple Advocate hospital campuses as needed. Requires AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology and ARRT eligibility, plus BLS.