Respiratory Care Practitioner WEO

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (Weekend Option) to assist with cancer radiation treatments. The role involves following treatment plans, positioning patients, verifying equipment settings, and communicating with the care team to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Qualified candidates will hold an HS Diploma or equivalent, have completed an accredited RT program, and hold RRT licensure with North Carolina certification. BLS/ACLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of accredited RT program.
• North Carolina CRT or RRT license required; BLS or ACLS certification required.

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 for accurate targeting.
• Conducts pre-treatment verifications to ensure equipment settings align with the plan.
• Explains procedures and potential side effects to patients and provides emotional support.
• Implements radiation safety measures to protect patients and staff.
• Documents treatment details, equipment settings, and observations.
• Monitors patient reactions and communicates changes to the health care team.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited RT program

RRT licensure (North Carolina CRT or RRT)

BLS (CPR)

ACLS

Job description

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (Weekend Option) 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.
• 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: HS Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of accredited RT program.

Experience:

• Required: 3 years of experience working in acute clinical care, or completion of equivalent acute care clinical rotations.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care as an RRT. Must be licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board as a CRT or RRT; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider; ACLS-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.