Radiation Therapist - Shelby/Levine Cancer

Advocate Aurora Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Radiation Therapist to provide ionizing radiation treatments across multiple Advocate Radiation Oncology sites. You will monitor equipment, document procedures, and ensure patient safety following regulatory guidelines.

You will also document treatments in the EMR, communicate with patients and families, and assist in clinical instruction of Radiation Therapy Students. Flexibility to cover multiple sites and shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with ionizing radiation in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors equipment parameters and documents malfunctions; follows safety procedures.
• Maintains accurate medical records and treatment schedules.
• Reports patient concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Documents treatments in the radiation oncology EMR.
• Communicates instructions and procedures to patients and families.
• Assists with clinical instruction of Radiation Therapy Students.
• Demonstrates ability to rapidly grasp procedures with site-to-site variations.
• Provides coverage at multiple Advocate Radiation Oncology sites as needed; may cover up to two sites in a day.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Equipment monitoring

Documentation

Patient communication

Clinical instruction

Procedural adaptability

Education

AMA approved Therapeutic Radiology program

ARRT registered or registry eligible

BLS certification

Job description

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.
• Recognizes and reports patient concerns and physical problems to appropriate personnel.
• Documents treatments and other associated details in the radiation oncology EMR.
• Communicates instructions and procedures to patients and their families.
• Assists with the clinical instruction of Radiation Therapy Students.
• Demonstrates the ability to rapidly grasp procedures and processes that may have slight variation from site to site.
• Provides radiation therapist coverage at LCI Radiation Oncology sites on the Advocate hospital campuses of Morehead, NorthEast, Cleveland, Stanly, Union, University, Pineville, as well as Lancaster Radiation Therapy and Rock Hill Radiation Therapy if needed.
• Must be able to cover up to two sites periodically in the same day.

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.