Radiation Therapist – Atrium Health Pineville Radiation Therapy PRN Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Atrium Health Pineville Radiation Therapy PRN is seeking a Radiation Therapist responsible for delivering optimum treatment to radiation therapy patients. The role involves treating patients with ionizing radiation, monitoring equipment parameters, maintaining accurate records, and providing coverage at various radiation oncology sites. Applicants must have AMA-approved Therapeutic Radiology education, ARRT registration, and BLS certification.
Job Description
- Job Summary
- Responsible for the optimum treatment delivery for radiation therapy patients with ionizing radiation in accordance with the written directive of the Radiation Oncologist, and under the direct supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist. On an as needed basis, the PRN Radiation Therapist may travel to multiple LCI Radiation Oncology locations to provide coverage.
- Essential Functions
- + 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. + Recognizes and reports patient concerns and physical problems to appropriate personnel. + Documents treatments and other associated details in the radiation oncology EMR. + Communicates instructions and procedures to patients and their families. + Assists with the clinical instruction of Radiation Therapy Students. + Demonstrates the ability to rapidly grasp procedures and processes that may have slight variation from site to site. + Provides radiation therapist coverage at LCI Radiation Oncology sites on the Atrium hospital campuses of Morehead, NorthEast, Cleveland, Stanly, Union, University, Pineville, as well as Lancaster Radiation Therapy and Rock Hill Radiation Therapy if needed. + Must be able to cover up to two sites periodically in the same day.
- Physical Requirements
- This position requires 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 to changes on the unit.
- Education, Experience and Certifications
- 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. Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care. We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.
Our focus:
Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.
