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Integrated Resources

Radiation Therapist

Integrated Resources, Clayton, North Carolina, United States, 27520


Shift: Days Shift Details: 8:00am-5:30pm On-Call Required?: No Weekends Required?: No Holidays Required?: No Interview Type:

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Schedule Notes:Must graduate from a Radiation Therapy Technologist program approved by the Council of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA). Clayton has Varian 21ix linac machineDuties:Job Summary:-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.-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.-Maintains patient and billing records, reports and files according to department policies and procedures, including information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, and patients? reactions.-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.-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.-Provides on-the-job clinical instruction and evaluation for student radiation therapists.

Skill:Required Skills & Experience:-No prior experience required

Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A

Education:Required Education:-Graduation from a Radiation Therapy Technologist program approved by the Council of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).

Preferred Education:-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:-Radiation Therapy certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A

Certifications & Licenses:ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

Postal Code: 27520Start Date: 11/11/2024

Hours Per Week: 40.00Hours Per Day: 8.00Days Per Week: 5.00