Radiation Therapist Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Job Description:

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This position qualifies for a $5,000 commitment incentivewhich will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Equalinstallments will be paid after each six (6) months of workcompleted.

Summary:

Administers radiation therapy treatments tooncology patients. Works includes assessment, intervention,calculations, documentation and patient education. Works isperformed under the general supervision of a radiation therapysupervisor and is evaluated by conformance to standards andprocedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Administers radiation therapy inaccordance with physician’s instructions and the patient’streatment plan. Enters data into computer and set controls tooperate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.2. Assistsphysicians, radiation oncologists, clinical physicists and othersas necessary to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiationtreatment plans, using information about patient condition andanatomy. Constructs patient immobilization devices as ordered byphysicians3. Maintains patient and billing records, reports andfiles according to department policies and procedures, includinginformation as radiation dosages, equipment settings, and patients?reactions4. Performs routine and complex radiation therapytreatments such as total body irradiation, stereotacticradiosurgery, and low and high brachytherapy according toestablished practices and standards.5. Prepares equipment and roomfor patient. Uses appropriate protective equipment and proceduresto ensure safety of patients, self, and others. Performs qualityassurance procedures per state and federal guidelines.6. Provideson-the-job clinical instruction and evaluation for studentradiation therapists.

Other InformationOther information:

EducationRequirements:

• Graduation from a Radiation Therapy Technologistprogram approved by the Council of Allied Health Education andAccreditation (CAHEA).

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

•Radiation Therapy certification by the American Registry ofRadiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or Board Eligible (must receivecertification within one year of hire)

Professional ExperienceRequirements:

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/andAbilities Requirements:

Job DetailsLegal Employer:

STATEEntity:

UNCMedical CenterOrganization Unit:

Radiation Oncology Work Type:

FullTimeStandard Hours Per Week:

40.00

Salary Range:

$32.23 – $46.33 perhour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience andinternal equity

Work Assignment Type:

OnsiteWork Schedule:

DayJobLocation of Job:

US:

NC:

Chapel HillExempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

NoThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to theirrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ andemployees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicantsand employees with disabilities. All interested applicants areinvited to apply for career opportunities. Please emailapplicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonableaccommodation to search and/or to apply for a careeropportunity.