Radiation Therapist
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 16, 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.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, Durham , Radiation Therapist, Other , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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