Radiation Therapist - Oncology Radiation Therapy
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Carrboro
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000
diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and
well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Administers
radiation therapy treatments to oncology patients. Works includes
assessment, intervention, calculations, documentation and patient
education. Works is performed under the general supervision of a
radiation therapy supervisor and is evaluated by conformance to
standards and procedures. Responsibilities: 1. Administers
radiation therapy in accordance with physician's instructions and
the patient's treatment plan. Enters data into computer and set
controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage. 2.
Assists physicians, radiation oncologists, clinical physicists and
others as necessary to prepare physical and technical aspects of
radiation treatment plans, using information about patient
condition and anatomy. Constructs patient immobilization devices as
ordered by physicians 3. Maintains patient and billing records,
reports and files according to department policies and procedures,
including information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, and
patients? reactions 4. Performs routine and complex radiation
therapy treatments such as total body irradiation, stereotactic
radiosurgery, and low and high brachytherapy according to
established practices and standards. 5. Prepares equipment and room
for patient. Uses appropriate protective equipment and procedures
to ensure safety of patients, self, and others. Performs quality
assurance procedures per state and federal guidelines. 6. Provides
on-the-job clinical instruction and evaluation for student
radiation therapists. Other Information Other information:
Education Requirements: --- Graduation from a Radiation Therapy
Technologist program approved by the Council of Allied Health
Education and Accreditation (CAHEA). Licensure/Certification
Requirements: --- Radiation Therapy certification by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or Board Eligible (must
receive certification within one year of hire) Professional
Experience Requirements: --- No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal
Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit:
Radiation Oncology Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week:
40.00 Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Salary Range: $32.23 - $40.29 per
hour (minimum - midpoint) Pay offers are determined by experience
and internal equity. This is a State position employed by UNC
Health Care System.
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill , Radiation Therapist - Oncology Radiation Therapy, Healthcare , Carrboro, North Carolina
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