Radiation Therapist - Atrium Health Proton Advanced Radiation Therapy Levine Cancer FT

Atrium Health Proton Advanced Radiation Therapy Levine Cancer is seeking a full-time Radiation Therapist. Position is on the 2nd shift, 10:00am-8:30pm, four 10-hour shifts per week, and is Sign-on Bonus eligible. The therapist treats patients with ionizing radiation, monitors equipment, maintains medical records and treatment schedules, inputs treatment and simulation charge information into Aria, documents patient treatment charts, understands emergency and fault procedures, recognizes and reports patient concerns, and communicates instructions to patients and families. Physical requirements include walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling; 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. Education and certifications: graduate of an AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology or international equivalent; ARRT registered or registry eligible and must pass registry in the first 90 days; BLS required per policy guidelines.

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

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; Walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus eligible; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program