Radiation Therapist

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department to deliver precise ionizing radiation treatments in accordance with physician prescriptions.

The role requires operating radiation equipment safely, performing complex procedures, and participating in quality control to ensure treatment accuracy, while educating patients and families on side effects and aids.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiation equipment safely per safety protocols.
• Perform complex technical procedures and accurate patient set-ups.
• Participate in Quality Control monitoring and ensure treatment accuracy.
• Assess patients and educate on treatment side effects and aids.
• Document procedures in the EMR.
• Follow safety policies and proper patient positioning.
• Simulate new patients and schedule treatments, communicating changes.
• Maintain safety precautions, including wearing radiation badges.
• Assist with on-call rotations and mentor students as a clinical instructor.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Patient assessment

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Role

Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department, responsible for delivering precise ionizing radiation treatments to diverse patients in accordance with physician prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiation equipment safely, adhering to radiation safety protocols.
• Perform complex technical procedures and accurate patient set-ups.
• Participate in Quality Control monitoring and ensure treatment accuracy.
• Assess patients, provide specialty care, and educate patients and families on treatment side effects and aids.
• Document procedures and patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Follow policies for safety, proper patient positioning, and treatment delivery.
• Simulate new patients and schedule treatments, communicating changes appropriately.
• Maintain safety precautions, including wearing radiation badges and practicing universal precautions.
• Assist with additional tasks, participate in on-call rotations, and mentor students as a clinical instructor.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited program.
• ARRT-T (Radiation Therapy) certification and BLS certification required upon hire.
• Minimum of 2 years radiation therapy experience preferred.
• Proven ability to treat and simulate patients effectively.

Skills

Strong technical proficiency, attention to detail, patient assessment capabilities, safety awareness, and willingness to contribute to team efforts.