Radiation Therapist

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation therapy per physician orders.

The role requires ARRT registry eligibility, active professional license, and BLS certification, with 1 year to obtain ARRT registration after hire. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, accurate treatment delivery, and meticulous record-keeping while maintaining ALARA principles.

Qualifications

• Professional license with state of practice is required.
• Professional certification is required.
• ARRT registry eligibility with attainment within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy and verify patient identity.
• Maintain records of daily treatment and required department records.
• Observe ALARA and radiation safety measures for patients and staff.
• Transfer patients safely between platforms and maintain patient markings.
• Document charges and support coding; perform chart audits when designated.
• Educate patients about treatment procedures and coordinate treatment times and appointments.
• Monitor patients for unusual reactions and coordinate hospital transport for inpatients.

Skills

ARRT registration

BLS certification

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate of Science

Bachelor's of Science - Preferred

Job description

Radiation Therapists simulate and treat patients with radiation therapy according to the physician prescription.

Education

• Bachelor's of Science - Preferred
• Associate of Science - Required

Experience

• 1-2 Years ARRT registered and working with patients in the clinic. - Preferred

License & Certification

• Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• Professional Certification - Required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) registry eligible. Must obtain AART registry within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Deliver accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy. Check prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification by performing a time out at the beginning of each procedure. Maintain records of daily treatment and other records as required by department.
• Observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. Report erratic operation of equipment to Clinical Manager, Radiation Physicist, and/or Medical Engineer. Abides by ALARA.
• Transfers patients safely from one platform to another and maintains visual and audible communication with patient during procedures involving radiation. Maintains patient markings.
• Accurately provides documentation to support charges billed. Retain updated coding parameters in radiation therapy. Performs chart audits when designated.
• Educates patients regarding treatment procedures and reassures them. Maintains patient treatment schedules and communicates treatment times and appointments with patients. Mentors and teaches radiation therapy students.
• Observe patient for unusual reactions and events and report accurate information to nursing staff and/or radiation oncologist. Coordinates hospital transpiration for inpatients.