Radiation Therapist
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: October 29, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescriptionBecome part of an inclusive
organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is
to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we
serve.This position qualifies for a $5,000 commitment incentive
which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Equal
installments will be paid after each six (6) months of work
completed. Summary:Administers radiation therapy treatments to
oncology patients. Works includes assessment, intervention,
calculations, documentation and patient education. Works is
performed under the general supervision of a radiation therapy
supervisor and is evaluated by conformance to standards and
procedures.Responsibilities:1. 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.2. 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
physicians3. Maintains patient and billing records, reports and
files according to department policies and procedures, including
information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, and patients?
reactions4. 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.5. 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.6. Provides
on-the-job clinical instruction and evaluation for student
radiation therapists.Other InformationOther information:Education
Requirements:● Graduation from a Radiation Therapy Technologist
program approved by the Council of Allied Health Education and
Accreditation (CAHEA).Licensure/Certification Requirements:●
Radiation Therapy certification by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or Board Eligible (must receive
certification within one year of hire)Professional Experience
Requirements:● No prior experience required.Knowledge/Skills/and
Abilities Requirements:Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC
Medical CenterOrganization Unit: Radiation Oncology Work Type: Full
TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: $32.23 - $46.33 per
hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and
internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day
JobLocation 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 their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and
employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants
and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are
invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill , Radiation Therapist, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Click
here to apply!
|