Per Diem Radiation Therapist — Precise Cancer Care

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver high doses of ionizing radiation per treatment plans for cancer patients. The role uses linear accelerators and advanced delivery devices, ensuring precise targeting and patient safety throughout each session.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, pre-treatment verifications, documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the oncology team to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Follows treatment plans to deliver precise radiation doses to targeted areas.
• Positions and immobilizes patients for accurate targeting.
• Verifies equipment settings align with the prescribed plan.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiotherapy doses per treatment plan.
• Position patients and ensure proper immobilization.
• Perform pre-treatment verifications and document results.
• Explain procedures and expectations to patients; provide support.
• Maintain radiation safety for patient and staff; monitor for adverse reactions.
• Document treatment details and equipment settings accurately.
• Communicate changes to the health-care team.

Skills

Patient care

Treatment delivery

Equipment setup

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program

Tools

Linear accelerators

Job description

Cone Health seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver high doses of ionizing radiation per treatment plans for cancer patients. The role uses linear accelerators and advanced delivery devices, ensuring precise targeting and patient safety throughout each session.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, pre-treatment verifications, documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the oncology team to optimize outcomes.