Radiation Therapist – Sign-On Bonus Eligible

American Addiction Centers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver ionizing radiation treatments in accordance with regulatory guidelines and to maintain comprehensive patient records and treatment schedules.

You will monitor linear accelerators and simulators, document equipment Malfunctions, and ensure safety procedures are followed while communicating clearly with patients and families in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Education

AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology or international equivalent

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver ionizing radiation treatments in accordance with regulatory guidelines and to maintain comprehensive patient records and treatment schedules.

You will monitor linear accelerators and simulators, document equipment Malfunctions, and ensure safety procedures are followed while communicating clearly with patients and families in a busy clinical environment.