Radiation Therapist- Sign On Bonus!

UNC Health; Glenn Brook (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Radiation Therapist to prepare and administer radiation therapy to oncology patients under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologist. You will document care, assist with imaging, and ensure treatment plans are followed accurately.

Required are graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy program, ARRT certification, and BLS. A preferred minimum of one year of experience is desirable. Onsite, 40 hours weekly, day schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy.
• ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates linear accelerator to administer prescribed treatments and verifies patient positioning.
• Performs CT simulation and assists treatment planning and immobilization.
• Maintains accurate documentation of procedures, dosages, imaging, and scheduling.
• Prepares equipment/room, follows safety procedures, and conducts QA checks.
• Monitors patients for side effects and communicates with the oncology team.

Skills

Radiation therapy

CT simulation

Patient education

Documentation

Quality assurance

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Your experience matters here! Qualified applicants hired into this position may be eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus as part of our commitment to investing in skilled professionals.

Summary

Facilitates the preparation and administration of radiation therapy treatments to oncology patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist, including documentation and patient education. Work is performed under the general supervision of a radiation therapy supervisor and is evaluated by conformance to established standards and procedures.

Description

Facilitates the preparation and administration of radiation therapy treatments to oncology patients as prescribed by the radiation oncologist, including documentation and patient education. Work is performed under the general supervision of a radiation therapy supervisor and is evaluated by conformance to established standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors the linear accelerator to administer radiation therapy in accordance with physician's instructions and patient's treatment plan, including both routine and complex treatments according to established practices and standards. Accurately reproduces patient position for treatment, utilizing immobilization devices and treatment aids as prescribed. Obtains patient imaging per physician order to ensure reproducibility and accuracy

• Performs CT simulation of patients, assisting radiation oncologists, clinical physicists, dosimetrists and others as necessary to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy. Constructs custom immobilization devices and treatment accessories as ordered by physicians.

• Maintains accurate documentation for patient record, including patient positioning, radiation dosages, equipment settings, patient imaging, field changes, patient reactions, scheduling, and billing according to department policies and procedures, and as directed by the radiation oncologist.

• Prepares equipment and room for patient. Uses appropriate protective equipment and procedures to ensure safety of patients, self and others. Performs equipment quality assurance procedures per state and federal guidelines. Performs quality assurance checks on patient's records per department policy.

• Monitors patient throughout the course of treatment. Recognizes and documents radiation side effects as well as unusual reactions or events. Provides patient education and communicates all information with the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Oncology nurse.

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Other information

Required

*Graduation from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy

*Radiation Therapy certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

*Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

*One year work experience as a radiation therapist

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Radiation Therapy

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEECANCR

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.