Radiation Therapist – Full Time

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

Job summary

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

You will operate radiation equipment safely, perform patient setup, simulation and treatment delivery with accuracy, document procedures in EMR, participate in on-call rotations, and serve as a clinical instructor for students, providing evaluation and feedback.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate radiation equipment safely and follow radiation safety measures.
• Perform patient setup, simulation, and treatment delivery with accuracy.
• Document procedures in EMR and participate in Quality Control monitoring.
• Assess patient mobility, provide specialty care, and educate patients and families on treatment side effects and aids.
• Follow established protocols to ensure patient and staff safety, including wearing radiation badges and universal precautions.
• Recognize limitations, seek assistance when needed, and report adverse reactions immediately.
• Assist with patient scheduling, setup, and simulate new or changing treatment fields.
• Participate in on-call rotations and serve as a clinical instructor for students, providing evaluation and feedback.

Skills

ARRT-T

BLS certification

Radiation therapy experience

Patient treatment and simulation

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Role:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate radiation equipment safely, adhering to radiation safety measures.
• Perform complex technical procedures, including patient setup, simulation, and treatment delivery with accuracy.
• Participate in Quality Control monitoring and document procedures in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Assess patient mobility, provide specialty care, and educate patients and families on treatment side effects and aids.
• Follow established protocols to ensure patient and staff safety, including wearing radiation badges and practicing universal precautions.
• Recognize limitations, seek assistance when needed, and report adverse reactions immediately.
• Assist with patient scheduling, set-up, and simulate new or changing treatment fields.
• Participate in on-call rotations and serve as a clinical instructor for students, providing evaluation and feedback.

Qualifications & Skills:

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

Additional Requirements:

Compliance with all organizational policies, standards of work, and conduct is mandatory.