Radiation Therapist III

ECU Health; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

ECU Health in Ahoskie, North Carolina, seeks a qualified Radiation Therapist, offering a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible candidates. This role involves calibrating radiation therapy equipment and positioning patients for accurate treatments. Candidates must possess RT (R) (T) certification, BLS certification, and have at least 10 years of relevant experience. The job operates on a day shift, Monday to Friday, ensuring high standards of patient care and quality assurance. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Current RT (R) (T) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• 10+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and set up radiation therapy equipment.
• Position patients for accurate treatments.
• Maintain daily quality assurance measures.

Skills

RT (R) (T) certification

BLS Certification

Patient positioning skills

Quality assurance measures

Instruction skills

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Graduation from accredited Radiation Therapy program

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
• 10+ years of related 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 Other Information

• Primary Shift: Day
• Monday - Friday start time 7:30am/8:00am
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No
• IMPORTANT: This position is listed as a Radiation Therapist III, but based on the minimum requirements that are met, the candidate of choice will be hired as a Radiation Therapist I, II, III or IV.

About ECU Health Physicians

ECU Health Physicians is multi-specialty group with over 600 providers in more than 140 primary and specialty clinics across more than 110 locations in eastern North Carolina.

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.