Proton Radiation Therapist / Lead

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Chief Proton Radiation Therapist, the, Lead Proton Radiation Therapist: Staff working in this role will provide supervision of daily activities; function as a liaison between the staff radiation therapists and other department team members for efficient, safe and patient-centered care; serves as a resource for team members to facilitate adherence to medical center and department guidelines and processes; provide guidance to staff therapist on technical procedures and operation of therapeutic equipment, and participate in developing therapy section standard work processes. Performs treatment and simulation procedures, and participates in coordinating radiation therapy services of patients receiving radiation therapy, as directed by the Radiation Oncologist. Maintain professional attitude; lead by example. Performs radiation treatment and simulation procedures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists instructions and departmental procedures. Performs patient positioning and immobilization device construction to promote set-up consistency for daily treatments.

Requirements

Minimum of three years experience as a radiation therapist with one year in a lead role photon and proton preferred.
Certificate or degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision of daily activities
Function as a liaison between the staff radiation therapists and other department team members for efficient, safe and patient-centered care
Serve as a resource for team members to facilitate adherence to medical center and department guidelines and processes
Provide guidance to staff therapist on technical procedures and operation of therapeutic equipment
Participate in developing therapy section standard work processes
Perform treatment and simulation procedures
Participate in coordinating radiation therapy services of patients receiving radiation therapy, as directed by the Radiation Oncologist
Maintain professional attitude; lead by example
Perform radiation treatment and simulation procedures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists instructions and departmental procedures
Perform patient positioning and immobilization device construction to promote set-up consistency for daily treatments