Onsite Radiation Therapist - Per Diem, Growth & Impact

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 48,932 - 70,326; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC seeks a Radiation Therapist to administer prescribed radiation treatments for oncology patients. The role involves data entry, equipment controls, and adherence to the patient treatment plan under supervision.

The position requires CAHEA-approved training and ARRT certification (or Board Eligible with 1 year to obtain). No prior experience is required, with per diem support and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Radiation Therapy Technologist program approved by the Council of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).
• ARRT certification or Board Eligible (must receive certification within one year of hire).
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy in accordance with physician's instructions and the patient's treatment plan. Enters data into computer and sets controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
• Assists physicians, radiation oncologists, clinical physicists and others to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using patient condition and anatomy information. Constructs immobilization devices as ordered.
• Maintains patient and billing records, reports and files per department policies, including radiation dosages, equipment settings and patient reactions.
• Performs routine and complex radiation therapy treatments such as total body irradiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, and brachytherapy per established practices and standards.
• Prepares equipment and room for the patient; uses protective equipment and procedures to ensure safety of patients and staff. Performs QA procedures per guidelines.
• Provides on-the-job clinical instruction and evaluation for student radiation therapists.

Education

CAHEA Radiation Therapy Technologist program

Job description

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC seeks a Radiation Therapist to administer prescribed radiation treatments for oncology patients. The role involves data entry, equipment controls, and adherence to the patient treatment plan under supervision.

The position requires CAHEA-approved training and ARRT certification (or Board Eligible with 1 year to obtain). No prior experience is required, with per diem support and on-site duties.