Radiation Therapist - Shelby/Levine Cancer

Atrium Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to treat patients with ionizing radiation in accordance with regulatory guidelines. The role involves monitoring equipment, maintaining medical records, and communicating with patients and families.

The position requires ARRT registration or eligibility, graduation from an AMA-approved Therapeutic Radiology program, and BLS certification. Travel between Advocate hospital campuses may be needed; flexibility to cover two sites in a day is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology or international equivalent.
• ARRT registered or registry eligible; must pass registry in first 90 days.
• 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.
• 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 multiple LCI Radiation Oncology sites; may cover up to two sites per day.

Skills

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Patient safety

Education

AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology

ARRT registered or registry eligible

BLS certification

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.
• 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.

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.