Radiation Therapist - Pineville/Levine Cancer

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Therapeutic Radiology Technologist to join our Charlotte, NC clinic. This role involves delivering ionizing radiation per regulatory guidelines, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining precise treatment records.

ARIA data entry and chart documentation are essential parts of the job. The position requires ARRT registration or eligibility, BLS, and strong communication with patients and care teams.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering radiotherapy with strict adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent patient interaction and safety communication.
• Strong documentation and charting skills.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors equipment parameters, documents malfunctions and understands emergency/safety procedures.
• Maintains accurate medical records and treatment schedules.
• Inputs treatment and simulation charge information into ARIA.
• Documents patient treatment chart.
• Understands emergency and fault procedures for linear accelerators and simulators.
• Recognizes and reports patient concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Communicates instructions and procedures to patients and families.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness in the clinic.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology

Tools

ARIA system

Job description

• Treats patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors all equipment parameters, documents equipment malfunctions and understands all emergency and safety procedures of all equipment.
• Maintains accurate medical records and treatment schedules.
• Inputs treatment and simulation charge information into Aria.
• Understands emergency and fault procedures for linear accelerators and simulators.
• Recognizes and reports patient concern and physical problems to appropriate personnel.
• Communicates instructions and procedures to patients and their families.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness in the clinic.

Essential Functions

• Treats patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors all equipment parameters, documents equipment malfunctions and understands all emergency and safety procedures of all equipment.
• Maintains accurate medical records and treatment schedules.
• Inputs treatment and simulation charge information into Aria.
• Documents patient treatment chart.
• Understands emergency and fault procedures for linear accelerators and simulators.
• Recognizes and reports patient concern and physical problems to appropriate personnel.
• Communicates instructions and procedures to patients and their families.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness in the clinic.

Physical Requirements

This position requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment and supplies. Must speak and understand English. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly and make decisions to changes on the unit.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Graduate of an AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology or international equivalent. ARRT registered or registry eligible, must pass registry in the first 90 days of employment. BLS required per policy guidelines.