Radiation Therapist in Lumberton NC

Job description

Sunny Hollow Careers is assisting in hiring for a Radiation Therapist in Lumberton NC

POSITION SUMMARY
Major responsibility includes accurate administration of ionizing radiation to a prescribed area according to the prescribed dose. Educates and informs patients and their families in aspects of their radiation therapy treatments and refers them to Oncology nurse or Radiation Oncologist when necessary. Schedules and maintains daily therapy treatment appointments. Documents daily dose delivered and accurately calculates accumulated dose and elapsed treatment days.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Required:
Graduate of an accredited School of Radiation Therapy and Board Certified or Registry eligible by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy.
BLS certification.
Preferred: ARRT registered and 1 years experience

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical oncology required. Must understand radiation physics, radiation safety, and basic dosimetry theories. Must understand safe and proper operation of linear accelerators and simulator equipment. Must be able to follow complex written and verbal instruction in setting up patients for radiation therapy treatments. Must be able to work with little supervision and efficiently maintain daily appointment schedule. Must posses ability to communicate with patients form various socio/economic backgrounds and coping abilities, physicians, nurses, and other staff members. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and understands the range of treatment needed for all age groups. Provides care based on the patients developmental needs. Demonstrates understanding of policies regarding Corporate Compliance issues and understands responsibility to report cases of fraud and/or abuse.

• Full time $28.85-46.16/hr
• ARRT registered