Radiation Therapist III

ECU Health; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

ECU Health North Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to calibrate and set up equipment, accurately position patients, and ensure precise radiation delivery to tumor sites.

The role includes daily QA on linear accelerators, teaching students and residents, and contributing to cancer research projects. Shift is day, part-time, Monday–Friday, with no weekends.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiology required.
• BLS certification required.
• Associate degree or higher in Radiation Therapy or equivalent.
• 10+ years Radiation Therapist experience.
• CAHEA-accredited Radiation Therapy program and ARRT certification eligible.
• Degrees from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and set up radiation therapy equipment for treatments.
• Position patients to target tumors and minimize exposure to healthy tissues.
• Maintain daily QA measures on linear accelerators and equipment.
• Instruct radiation therapy students and residents in operations and procedures.
• Support cancer research projects as needed.

Skills

Radiation Therapist experience

QA/Quality Assurance

Patient positioning

Education

ARRT certification in Radiology

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

CAHEA/ACHA-accredited Radiation Therapy program

Associate Degree or higher in Radiation Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

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
• 10+ years of 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

$36.47 - $53.16

Other Information

• Primary Shift: Day
• Part-Time
• Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 1:00pm (or until patients are done)
• 4 days per week
• No weekends
• 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.
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ECU Health North Hospital

ECU Health North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute bed facility serving Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties in the north-central region of North Carolina. Its service area also reaches into southern Virginia. With more than 800 team members, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services. It features a 24-hour emergency department and offers advanced diagnostics as well as specialty and primary care.

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 applicants 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.