Radiation Therapist II

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

ECU Health Medical Center in North Carolina is seeking a Radiation Therapist to calibrate and set up therapy equipment and position patients for precise treatments. The role emphasizes accuracy to achieve optimal outcomes and involves daily QA of linear accelerators and related devices.

The Radiation Therapist will also educate students and residents on machine operation and procedures, contributing to cancer research through collaborative efforts with clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Current RT (R) (T) certification by ARRT in Radiology is required.
• BLS Certification is required.
• 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 ARRT in Radiation Therapy Technology.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and set up radiation therapy equipment and position patients for accurate treatments.
• Maintain daily quality assurance measures on linear accelerators and department equipment.
• Instruct radiation therapy students and residents on operation of therapy machines and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Teaching/mentoring

Education

ARRT RT(R) in Radiology

BLS Certification

Accredited Radiation Therapy program

Tools

Linear accelerators

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.