Proton Radiation Therapist

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Proton Therapist to join their team in Atlanta. This role focuses on delivering precise proton therapy treatments and requires a thorough understanding of radiation therapy practices. Applicants should have ARRT certification and a strong background in patient care. Take the next step in your career at Georgia's leading academic health system.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Current valid registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by ARRT required.
• Proton Therapy experience preferred.
• Minimum one year of clinical practice in Radiation Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy to patients.
• Document simulation setup and procedures.
• Administer IV and oral contrast.

Skills

Accuracy

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

Completion of an accredited ARRT/JRCERT Radiation Therapy Technology program

BLS CPR certification

Tools

ProBeam

ARIA

Job description

Overview

Be valued. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

Join the only health system in Georgia with five Magnet-designated organizations — four hospitals and the first ambulatory care facility in Georgia — and the rest “on the Magnet journey.” We'll fuel your professional journey with:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
• And more

Description

Position is located in Proton Center

Hours are 6:30pm - 3:00pm / Full Time/ 40 Hours

• Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist. The Proton Therapists conduct CT simulations and deliver proton therapy treatments to patients with the utmost in accuracy, safety and patient care in mind.
• The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.
• This is not an exhaustive list of duties.
• Deliver a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients as per Radiation Oncologist's instruction in accordance with generally accepted proton radiation therapy practices and departmental procedures.
• Provide thorough documentation of simulation set-up, and procedure information.
• Prepare and/or administer IV and oral contrast. Perform POCT testing for pregnancy, and in preparation for IV contrast administration.
• Ability to understand, focus and adapt to unique attributes of proton therapy, including limited clearance between gantry and treatment table, accommodations for a robotic treatment table arm and mental calculations regarding gantry positioning and sequencing for imaging and treatment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited ARRT/JRCERT Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• Current, valid registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is required.
• Proton Therapy experience preferred.
• A minimum of one year of clinical practice in Radiation Therapy is preferred.
• Certification OR degree required. Degree preferred.
• ProBeam experience preferred but not required.
• ARIA experience preferred but not required.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including potential nights, weekends or changes to a scheduled shift on short notice.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.