Radiation Therapist - Proton Advanced Radiation Therapy Levine Cancer

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); In loco; USD 74.000 - 98.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation per regulatory guidelines and maintain accurate treatment records. You will operate linear accelerators and simulators, monitor equipment, and ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.

Responsibilities include inputting treatment and simulation data into ARIA, documenting chart status, and communicating with patients and families while upholding clinic cleanliness and organization.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Treat patients with ionizing radiation per regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor all equipment parameters and document malfunctions; follow safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment schedules.
• Input treatment and simulation charge information into ARIA.
• Document patient treatment chart.
• Understand emergency and fault procedures for linear accelerators and simulators.
• Recognize and report patient concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate instructions and procedures to patients and families.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in the clinic.

Conoscenze

Radiation therapy

Equipment monitoring

Medical records

Aria system

Patient communication

Safety procedures

Formazione

Therapeutic Radiology degree

ARRT certification/eligibility

BLS certification

Strumenti

ARIA system

Descrizione del lavoro

• 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.