Radiation Therapist Per Diem Special Procedures Navigator

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver high doses of ionizing radiation per established treatment plans for cancer patients. You will work with radiation oncologists and use linear accelerators and delivery devices to target tumors with precision.

You will position and immobilize patients, conduct pre-treatment verifications, explain procedures and potential side effects, and monitor patient responses while documenting all treatment details for the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• Preferred: 2 years of experience as a registered radiation therapist.
• Licensure: ARRT in Radiation Therapy; BLS CPR.

Responsibilities

• Deliver precise radiation doses following treatment plans.
• Position and immobilize patients for accurate targeting.
• Verify treatment parameters pre-treatment.
• Explain procedures and potential side effects to patients.
• Provide emotional support and promote comfort.
• Protect patients and staff from unnecessary exposure.
• Document treatment details and observations.
• Monitor patient reactions and report changes to the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program

Tools

Linear accelerators

Job description

The Radiation Therapist delivers high doses of ionizing radiation to specific areas of the patient’s body for the treatment of disease, specifically cancer. This role follows specific treatment plans created by radiation oncologists, which outline the type, dose, and duration of radiation therapy required for each patient. This role uses advanced technology such as linear accelerators and other radiation delivery devices to precisely direct radiation beams to the targeted area.

Essential Job Function

• Follows treatment plans and parameters to deliver precise radiation doses to targeted areas, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
• Positions and immobilizes patients on treatment tables, ensuring they are in the correct posture for effective radiation targeting.
• Conducts pre-treatment verifications, which involve ensuring that equipment settings align with the prescribed treatment plan.
• Conducts procedure simulations and provides patients with explanations about treatment procedures, potential side effects, and what to expect during their sessions.
• Offers patients emotional support, addressing concerns and promoting a comfortable treatment experience.
• Implements measures to protect patients, staff, and themselves from unnecessary radiation exposure during treatment sessions.
• Documents treatment details, equipment settings, patient reactions, and any observations.
• Monitors patients for any adverse reactions and communicate effectively with the healthcare team about any changes or concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.

Experience

• Preferred: 2 years of experience as a registered radiation therapist.

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.