PRN Radiation Therapist

Advocate Health • Rome, GA

2d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. The role works closely with the medical team to review images and port films for patient set-ups, treatment-device selection, and verification. It performs daily equipment quality assurance, identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions, takes appropriate corrective measures, and reports irregularities.

The Radiation Therapist enters and maintains patient treatment parameters in electronic medical records, manages patient appointments, and ensures treatment charges are captured. The position performs conventional and CT simulation in preparation for treatment and, when a Dosimetrist or Physicist is absent, cuts blocks, makes custom immobilization devices, and completes monitor unit calculations.

The role includes patient positioning and transport, with lifting and pushing/pulling performed using proper technique. The incumbent must provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients, assessing relevant information and delivering care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This is a PRN, part-time position scheduled for 12 hours per week.

Requirements

• Complete an accredited or approved Radiation Therapy or related-field program involving advanced training beyond high school.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 6 months.
• Obtain Radiation Therapy (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within 1 year.
• Knowledge of treatment planning and treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of record-and-verify systems, radiation oncology equipment, and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to learn and apply complex radiation therapy principles and adapt to various instrumentation and adjustment techniques.
• Competence with general radiation equipment.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of electronic health records.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and record radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist.
• Review images and port films with the medical team for patient set-ups, treatment-device selection, and verification.
• Perform daily quality assurance on equipment before treatment; recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions, initiate corrective measures, and report irregularities.
• Enter and maintain patient treatment parameters in electronic medical records.
• Maintain the patient appointment schedule and ensure proper charge capture for treatments.
• Perform conventional and CT simulation to prepare patients for treatment.
• Cut blocks, make custom immobilization devices, and complete monitor unit calculations when a Dosimetrist or Physicist is absent.
• Position and transport patients using proper technique.
• Provide age-appropriate care by assessing patient status and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate circumstances
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree