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100 Georgetown Hospital System

Radiation Therapist

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A Radiation Therapist uses radiation therapy to treat cancer and other diseases. Works in cancer treatment centers in collaboration with oncologists (physicians who specialize in cancer treatment) and other specialists.

$88,940 / year median in South Carolina

+14% projected growth

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Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Radiation Therapist Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day. A Brief Overview As a Radiation Therapist you will be an essential part of our multidisciplinary care team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based radiation therapy to oncology patients. You will be responsible for administering accurate, compassionate, and safe radiation treatments using advanced linear accelerator technology. You will play a hands-on role in both simulation and treatment processes, supporting patients through all stages of their care. Your clinical precision and empathy will help ensure each patient receives individualized, effective treatment in accordance with their physician's prescription. What you will do Administer ionizing radiation to patients according to physician prescriptions and treatment plans. Perform CT simulations and daily treatment setups with precision and care. Assist with clinical and emergency simulations and pre-treatment procedures. Collaborate closely with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, and other care team members. Monitor and assess patients' condition and treatment response. Maintain accurate documentation and uphold all safety and quality standards. Education Qualifications Associate's Degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy program Required Experience Qualifications Minimum two year experience Preferred Skills and Abilities Good interpersonal/human relations skills Ability to respond to emergency situations and unpleasant elements Ability to work with hazardous materials and wear protective clothing Ability to operate a personal computer. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the unique care needs for patients across all age groups. Licenses and Certifications Registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy Required Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) upon ARRT certification Required Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required Physical Demand Medium Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status. At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It's a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area's warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you'll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it's like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.