Radiation Therapist

Live Well Homecare; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department to deliver precise ionizing radiation treatments per physician prescriptions. The role requires operating radiation equipment safely, performing patient simulations, and maintaining meticulous EMR documentation.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, educating patients and families about side effects, and participating in QA and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Certification ARRT-T (Radiation Therapy) required or preferred.
• BLS (American Heart Association) or ARC-BLS or BLS-I required.
• Minimum two years of radiation therapy experience preferred.
• Ability to treat and simulate patients accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiation equipment safely and accurately, following safety protocols and quality control standards.
• Perform patient assessments, simulate treatments, and execute complex procedures with precision.
• Document procedures and patient information in EMR.
• Educate patients and families about treatment side effects and safety measures.
• Ensure patient safety by assessing mobility and wearing radiation badges.
• Participate in on-call rotations and quality assurance activities.
• Support student clinical instruction and evaluate students’ performance.
• Follow all policies, standards, and codes of conduct.

Education

Associate degree from an accredited program

ARRT-T (Radiation Therapy)

BLS or ARC-BLS or BLS-I

Job description

Role:

Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department, responsible for delivering precise ionizing radiation treatments to a diverse patient population following physician prescriptions.

Role:

Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department, responsible for delivering precise ionizing radiation treatments to a diverse patient population following physician prescriptions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate radiation equipment safely and accurately, adhering to safety protocols and quality control standards.
• Perform patient assessments, simulate treatments, and execute complex technical procedures with precision.
• Document all procedures and patient information accurately in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Educate patients and families about treatment side effects and safety measures.
• Ensure patient safety by assessing mobility, practicing universal precautions, and wearing radiation badges.
• Participate in on-call rotations and quality assurance activities.
• Support student clinical instruction and evaluate students’ performance.
• Follow all policies, standards, and codes of conduct.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associates degree from an accredited program.
• Certifications: ARRT-T (Radiation Therapy), BLS or ARC-BLS or BLS-I.
• Minimum two years of radiation therapy experience preferred.
• Ability to treat and simulate patients accurately.