Radiation Therapist FT

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department to deliver ionizing radiation treatments in accordance with physician prescriptions. You will operate radiation equipment, assess patients, and document in EMR while educating families on treatment side effects.

The role requires graduation from an accredited program and ARRT-T Radiation Therapy certification with BLS.

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 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

Radiation therapy

Patient care

Quality control

Education

Accredited radiation therapy program

Tools

EMR

Radiation equipment

Quality control tools

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.