Radiation Therapist FT

Live Well Homecare; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Austell, GA, seeks a Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department to deliver ionizing radiation treatments per physician prescriptions. You will work with a diverse patient population and document care in the EMR, ensuring accuracy and quality of treatment delivery.

You will assess patients, educate families about side effects, simulate new patients, and schedule treatments, while adhering to safety protocols, wearing radiation badges, and participating in

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of radiation therapy experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.
• Certifications: ARRT-T Radiation Therapy and BLS or ARC-BLS.
• Ability to treat and simulate patients accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiation equipment safely, perform complex technical procedures, and participate in Quality Control monitoring.
• Assess patients, deliver precise therapy, and document in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Educate patients and families about treatment side effects and aids.
• Ensure accurate patient setup, simulate new patients, and schedule treatments accordingly.
• Follow safety protocols, wear radiation badges, practice universal precautions, and participate in daily equipment warm-up procedures.
• Assist with patient mobility, recognize limitations, and seek assistance when needed.
• Contribute as a student clinical instructor, evaluate students, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned, adhering to all policies and standards.

Skills

RT experience

EMR documentation

Patient education

Safety protocols

Education

Accredited RT program

Job description

Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Operate radiation equipment safely, perform complex technical procedures, and participate in Quality Control monitoring.
• Assess patients, deliver precise therapy, and document in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Educate patients and families about treatment side effects and aids.
• Ensure accurate patient setup, simulate new patients, and schedule treatments accordingly.
• Follow safety protocols, wear radiation badges, practice universal precautions, and participate in daily equipment warm-up procedures.
• Assist with patient mobility, recognize limitations, and seek assistance when needed.
• Contribute as a student clinical instructor, evaluate students, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned, adhering to all policies and standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of radiation therapy experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.
• Certifications: ARRT-T Radiation Therapy and BLS or ARC-BLS.
• Ability to treat and simulate patients accurately.