Radiation Therapist I

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Job summary

ECU Health Medical Center in North Carolina seeks an experienced Radiation Therapist to calibrate and operate treatment machines, position patients, and deliver precise radiation doses. The role includes daily QA of linear accelerators and equipment. You will instruct students and residents and contribute to cancer research projects.

The position notes a sign-on bonus and may require flexible scheduling; prior ARRT certification and an accredited Radiation Therapy program are essential.

Qualifications

• ARRT Radiology certification is required for eligibility.
• Active BLS certification per departmental policy.
• Degree or higher in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program.
• Graduation from an ARRT-approved Radiation Therapy program; eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and set up radiation therapy equipment and position patients for accurate treatments.
• Maintain daily quality assurance on linear accelerators and departmental equipment.
• Teach radiation therapy students and residents, and assist with cancer research projects.

Skills

ARRT RT Certification

AHA BLS Certification

Attention to Detail

Education

Associate degree or higher in Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapy program completion (accredited)

Job description

Position Summary

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible candidates

These professionals calibrate and set up radiation therapy equipment and position patients to ensure accurate treatments and pinpoint radiation doses to tumor areas, minimizing exposure to normal and critical surrounding structures. This work must be performed with the highest level of accuracy to achieve the expected treatment outcome.

The Radiation Therapists are accountable for maintaining daily quality assurance measures on the linear accelerators and other departmental equipment.

In addition, the Radiation Therapists instruct radiation therapy students, medical physics graduate students, medical residents, and other healthcare providers on the operation of radiation therapy machines and explain and demonstrate specific procedures and techniques; and provide assistance on cancer research projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Current RT (R) (T) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology
• American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Associate degree or higher, or equivalent training through completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program
• 3-10 years Radiation Therapist experience
• Graduation from a Radiation Therapy Technologist program approved by the Council of Allied Health Education and Accreditation and certification eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Clinical Ladder Pay Range

$34.74 - $50.64

Other Information

• Day Shift
• Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm
• IMPORTANT: This position is posted as a Radiation Therapist II; however, the selected candidate may be hired as a Radiation Therapist I, II, or III based ono their qualifications, experience, and fulfillment of the position's minimum requirements.
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ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.