Radiation Therapist - Proton/Photon Advanced Radiation Therapy Levine Cancer

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Therapeutic Radiology Technologist to deliver ionizing radiation treatments in compliance with regulatory guidelines and to monitor patient safety.

You will maintain treatment records, operate Aria system for charges, and work with the clinical team to ensure accurate simulation and treatment delivery. ARRT registration or eligibility required; BLS required.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Treat patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor all equipment parameters, document malfunctions and understand all emergency and safety procedures of all equipment.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment schedules.
• Inputs treatment and simulation charge information into Aria.
• Document 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.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Emergency procedures

Medical recordkeeping

Formazione

AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology

ARRT certification eligibility

Strumenti

ARIA system

Linear accelerators

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.