Registered Radiation Therapist - PRN

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver high doses of ionizing radiation following prescribed treatment plans developed by radiation oncologists. You will operate linear accelerators and other delivery devices to target cancerous regions accurately.

The role requires completing an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program and ARRT Radiation Therapy certification, with CPR/BLS on file; experience as a registered therapist is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• Preferred: 2 years of experience as a registered radiation therapist.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy; BLS CPR (American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider).

Responsibilities

• Follows treatment plans and parameters to deliver precise radiation doses to targeted areas, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
• Positions and immobilizes patients on treatment tables, ensuring correct posture for effective targeting.
• Conducts pre-treatment verifications to align equipment with the prescribed plan.
• Communicates treatment procedures, potential side effects, and what to expect during sessions to patients.
• Provides emotional support to patients and promotes a comfortable treatment experience.
• Implements measures to protect patients, staff, and self from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Documents treatment details, equipment settings, patient reactions, and observations.
• Monitors patients for adverse reactions and communicates changes to the healthcare team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program

Job description

The Radiation Therapist delivers high doses of ionizing radiation to specific areas of the patient?s body for the treatment of disease, specifically cancer. This role follows specific treatment plans created by radiation oncologists, which outline the type, dose, and duration of radiation therapy required for each patient. This role uses advanced technology such as linear accelerators and other radiation delivery devices to precisely direct radiation beams to the targeted area.

Essential Job Function

• Follows treatment plans and parameters to deliver precise radiation doses to targeted areas, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
• Positions and immobilizes patients on treatment tables, ensuring they are in the correct posture for effective radiation targeting.
• Conducts pre-treatment verifications, which involve ensuring that equipment settings align with the prescribed treatment plan.
• Conducts procedure simulations and provides patients with explanations about treatment procedures, potential side effects, and what to expect during their sessions.
• Offers patients emotional support, addressing concerns and promoting a comfortable treatment experience.
• Implements measures to protect patients, staff, and themselves from unnecessary radiation exposure during treatment sessions.
• Documents treatment details, equipment settings, patient reactions, and any observations.
• Monitors patients for any adverse reactions and communicate effectively with the healthcare team about any changes or concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program

Experience

• Preferred: 2 years of experience as a registered radiation therapist

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider