Radiation Therapist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Oncology: Radiation involves delivering and recording radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. The role requires close collaboration with the medical team, performing daily quality assurance on equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, and maintaining patient records in electronic medical systems. Responsibilities also include performing CT simulation, cutting blocks, making custom immobilization devices, and completing monitor unit calculations. The position involves patient positioning and transporting duties, requiring proper lifting and pushing/pulling techniques. The therapist must demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care needs and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy
Registered & Certified as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the ARRT or Deemed Registry Eligible & able to sit for the Radiation Therapy Certification Exam
Valid CPR Certification – BLS
Knowledge of treatment planning and treatment techniques.
Knowledge of record and verify system, radiation oncology equipment and electronic medical record systems.
Knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex radiation therapy principles.
Ability to adapt to various instrumentation and adjusting techniques.
Competent with general radiation equipment.
Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of electronic health records.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist.
Works closely with the medical team to review images and port films for patient set ups, selection of treatment devices and verification.
Performs daily quality assurance (QA) on equipment prior to treatment.
Recognizes equipment malfunctions, troubleshoots, initiates appropriate corrective measures, and reports irregularities.
Enters and maintains patient treatment parameters in electronic medical records.
Maintains patient appointment schedule and ensures proper charge capture for treatments.
Performs conventional and computed tomography (CT) simulation in preparation for patient treatment; cuts blocks, makes custom immobilization, and completes monitor unit (MU) calculations in absence of Dosimetrist or Physicist.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
Sign-on Bonus: This job qualifies for a $10,000 sign on bonus provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs