Radiation Therapist – Precision Oncology Care & Safety

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

Job summary

Advocate Health in the United States is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver ionizing radiation treatments in line with regulatory guidelines. The role includes monitoring equipment, maintaining treatment schedules and patient records, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

The candidate should be ARRT registered or registry eligible and complete the registration within 90 days, with BLS certification as per policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology or international equivalent.
• ARRT registration required or registry eligible; must pass registry within first 90 days of employment.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology / international equivalent

Job description

Advocate Health in the United States is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver ionizing radiation treatments in line with regulatory guidelines. The role includes monitoring equipment, maintaining treatment schedules and patient records, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

The candidate should be ARRT registered or registry eligible and complete the registration within 90 days, with BLS certification as per policy guidelines.