Radiation Therapy Tech – Patient‑Focused Treatment

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join the Radiation Therapy team. You will operate and monitor the linear accelerator to deliver prescribed treatments and ensure accurate patient positioning per the treatment plan.

Responsibilities include performing CT simulations, preparing immobilization devices, maintaining thorough documentation, and conducting safety and QA checks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors the linear accelerator to administer radiation therapy per physician’s instructions and treatment plan, including routine and complex treatments; reproduces patient position.
• Performs CT simulation of patients and assists in preparing treatment plans; constructs immobilization devices as ordered.
• Maintains accurate documentation for patient records including positioning, dosages, equipment settings, imaging, field changes, and scheduling.
• Prepares equipment and room for patient; ensures safety and performs QA checks per guidelines.
• Monitors patients during treatment and documents side effects, communicating with the Radiation Oncologist and nurse.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy

ARRT Radiation Therapy certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join the Radiation Therapy team. You will operate and monitor the linear accelerator to deliver prescribed treatments and ensure accurate patient positioning per the treatment plan.

Responsibilities include performing CT simulations, preparing immobilization devices, maintaining thorough documentation, and conducting safety and QA checks.