Radiation Therapy Specialist - Day Shift & Patient Care

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation per prescription, educate patients and families, and maintain daily treatment schedules with accuracy. You will verify delivery and assist in patient care throughout treatment.

The role includes basic dosimetry, simulations, and supervision of Radiation Therapy students, in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: School of Radiation Therapy graduate required.
• Board certified OR ARRT eligible by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy required.
• Candidate is expected to pass the ARRT exam within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers correct daily treatment dose as prescribed by Radiation Oncologist.
• Conducts most treatments independently under physician direction.
• Positions patients for treatment with accuracy per prescription.
• Checks therapy equipment and notifies staff of issues.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Anatomy knowledge

Radiation safety

Team collaboration

Education

School of Radiation Therapy graduate

Board certified OR ARRT eligible in Radiation Therapy

Tools

MOSAIQ system

Linear accelerators operation

Ct/Simulations

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation per prescription, educate patients and families, and maintain daily treatment schedules with accuracy. You will verify delivery and assist in patient care throughout treatment.

The role includes basic dosimetry, simulations, and supervision of Radiation Therapy students, in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.