Radiation Therapist, FT Days

3M HEALTHCARE; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WellStar Health System is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department. The role involves applying ionizing radiation, operating radiation-producing equipment, and adhering to safety protocols to deliver precise therapy per physician prescriptions.

The candidate will have an Associate degree or accredited program, ARRT Radiation Therapy certification, and at least 2 years of experience, with duties including EMR documentation, on-call rotations, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or accredited program required.
• ARRT Radiation Therapy certification required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Radiation Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Quality Control monitoring.
• Delivers precise therapy to designated treatment areas.
• Documents in EMR.
• Educates patient/family on side effects and treatment aids.
• On-call rotation participation.
• Student clinical instruction and evaluation.
• Adheres to safety protocols and physician prescriptions.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Education

Associate's degree or accredited program

ARRT Radiation Therapy

BLS Certification

Job description

Work Shift and Location

Day shift. United States of America.

Job Summary

The Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. The role requires operating radiation-producing equipment, adhering to radiation safety measures, and performing a series of complex and precise technical procedures.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Participates in Quality Control monitoring.
• Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
• Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult, and geriatrics).
• Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
• Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
• Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
• Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
• Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
• Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicist's instruction in chart or computer.

Patient Set‑ups

• Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physician's written order in EMR.
• Schedules patients appropriately and always notifies patient of any changes prior to changes being made.

Safety and Equipment

• Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
• Practices universal precautions.
• Participates in daily warm‑up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances.
• Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replacement or repair as soon as possible.

Other Responsibilities

• Will do other tasks as assigned.
• Participates in on‑call rotation.
• Active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students, evaluating and giving feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

Associate's degree or accredited program.

Required Minimum Licenses and Certifications

• All certifications required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• ARRT‑T – ARRT Radiation Therapy
• BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years experience in Radiation Therapy. Preferred: graduate of accredited radiation therapy program.