Radiation Therapist
Chapel Hill, NC
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Allied Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Allied Healthcare Professional needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available

Opportunity:

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Therapist

Job Details:

• Clinic operates from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM with shifts varying within clinic hours
• Temporary to permanent position available
• Administer radiation therapy in accordance with physician's instructions and patient treatment plans
• Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage
• Assist physicians, radiation oncologists, and clinical physicists in preparing physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans
• Construct patient immobilization devices as ordered by physicians
• Maintain patient and billing records, reports, and files according to department policies
• Perform routine and complex radiation therapy treatments including total body irradiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, and brachytherapy
• Prepare equipment and room for patient treatments
• Use appropriate protective equipment and procedures to ensure safety of patients, self, and others
• Perform quality assurance procedures per state and federal guidelines
• Provide on-the-job clinical instruction and evaluation for student radiation therapists
• Must be a graduate from a Radiation Therapy Technologist program approved by CAHEA
• Radiation Therapy certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
• Elekta experience preferred
• No prior experience required
• English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking required

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive radiation therapy department that provides advanced cancer treatment services to patients throughout the region. The facility maintains state-of-the-art radiation therapy equipment and follows strict quality assurance procedures in accordance with state and federal guidelines. The department offers a collaborative environment where radiation therapists work closely with physicians, radiation oncologists, and clinical physicists to deliver optimal patient care through innovative treatment modalities.

Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Chapel Hill offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with the University of North Carolina at its heart, providing rich cultural activities, excellent dining, and a dynamic community. The area combines the benefits of a university setting with proximity to the Research Triangle Park, offering excellent career opportunities and a high quality of life in beautiful North Carolina.