Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Become 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.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: 40.00Work Schedule: VariableLocation
of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoSalary
Range: $32.23 - $40.29 per hour (minimum - midpoint)Pay offers are
determined by experience and internal equity. -This is a State
position employed by UNC Health Care System.
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Durham , Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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