Multi-Site Radiation Therapist | Patient Care & Safety

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver ionizing radiation treatments while upholding safety and regulatory standards. You will monitor equipment, document care in the EMR, and educate patients and families in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining treatment schedules, reporting concerns, and assisting with Radiation Therapy Student instruction. Travel across Advocate sites may be required, including occasional two-site coverage in a day.

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.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors all equipment parameters, documents malfunctions and understands all emergency and safety procedures.
• Maintains accurate medical records and treatment schedules.
• Recognizes and reports patient concerns and physical problems to appropriate personnel.
• Documents treatments and other associated 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 with site variation.
• Provides radiation therapist coverage at multiple Advocate sites; may cover two sites in one day.
• 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 certification

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver ionizing radiation treatments while upholding safety and regulatory standards. You will monitor equipment, document care in the EMR, and educate patients and families in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining treatment schedules, reporting concerns, and assisting with Radiation Therapy Student instruction. Travel across Advocate sites may be required, including occasional two-site coverage in a day.