Radiation Therapist - Stanly Levine Cancer

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Albemarle, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time Radiation Therapist position is responsible for treating patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines. The role involves monitoring equipment, maintaining accurate medical records, documenting patient treatments, and communicating with patients and their families. The therapist must understand emergency procedures for linear accelerators and simulators, recognize and report patient concerns, and maintain clinic organization and cleanliness.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology or international equivalent.
ARRT registered or registry eligible, must pass registry in the first 90 days of employment.
BLS required per policy guidelines.
Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment and supplies.
Must speak and understand English.
Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch.
Finger dexterity.
Critical thinking and ability to concentrate.
Must be able to respond quickly and make decisions to changes on the unit.

Responsibilities

Treats patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines.
Monitors all equipment parameters, documents equipment malfunctions and understands all emergency and safety procedures of all equipment.
Maintains accurate medical records and treatment schedules.
Inputs treatment and simulation charge information into Aria.
Documents patient treatment chart.
Understands emergency and fault procedures for linear accelerators and simulators.
Recognizes and reports patient concern and physical problems to appropriate personnel.
Communicates instructions and procedures to patients and their families.
Maintains organization and cleanliness in the clinic.