Multisite Radiation Therapist – Cancer Care Support

Atrium Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to treat patients with ionizing radiation in accordance with regulatory guidelines. The role involves monitoring equipment, maintaining medical records, and communicating with patients and families.

The position requires ARRT registration or eligibility, graduation from an AMA-approved Therapeutic Radiology program, and BLS certification. Travel between Advocate hospital campuses may be needed; flexibility to cover two sites in a day is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors all equipment parameters, documents equipment malfunctions and understands all emergency and safety procedures of all equipment.
• 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 that may have slight variation from site to site.
• Provides radiation therapist coverage at multiple LCI Radiation Oncology sites; may cover up to two sites per day.

Skills

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Patient safety

Education

AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology

ARRT registered or registry eligible

BLS certification

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to treat patients with ionizing radiation in accordance with regulatory guidelines. The role involves monitoring equipment, maintaining medical records, and communicating with patients and families.

The position requires ARRT registration or eligibility, graduation from an AMA-approved Therapeutic Radiology program, and BLS certification. Travel between Advocate hospital campuses may be needed; flexibility to cover two sites in a day is essential.