Radiation Therapist I (PRN) - Grow with Oncology Team

Advocate Health; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver and document radiation therapy under a Radiation Oncologist, collaborating with the medical team to review images and ensure accurate patient setup.

The role includes daily equipment QA, parameter entry in EMR, and CT simulation preparation. Requires accredited Radiation Therapy training, ARRT RT registration within 1 year, and BLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Advanced training beyond high school that includes an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• ARRT RT registration must be obtained within 1 year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the Radiation Oncologist guidance.
• Reviews images and port films for patient setup and device selection.
• Performs daily QA on equipment and troubleshoots malfunctions.
• Enters and maintains patient treatment parameters in electronic medical records.
• Prepares CT simulation and completes monitor unit calculations when needed.
• Assists with patient positioning and transport with proper body mechanics.
• Adheres to age-specific patient care needs and departmental policies.

Skills

Radiation therapy knowledge

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy program

Tools

EMR systems

Radiation therapy equipment

Treatment planning software

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver and document radiation therapy under a Radiation Oncologist, collaborating with the medical team to review images and ensure accurate patient setup.

The role includes daily equipment QA, parameter entry in EMR, and CT simulation preparation. Requires accredited Radiation Therapy training, ARRT RT registration within 1 year, and BLS within 6 months.