Radiation Therapist II - Atrium Health Pineville Radiation Therapy FT

Department:

37303 Atrium Health Pineville - Oncology: Radiation

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday- Friday

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

Pay Range

$40.30 - $60.45

Essential Functions

• Treats patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines.

• Monitors all equipment parameters, documents equipment malfunctions and understands all emergency and safety procedures of all equipment.

• Maintains accurate medical records and treatment schedules.

• Inputs treatment and simulation charge information into Aria.

• Documents patient treatment chart.

• Understands emergency and fault procedures for linear accelerators and simulators.

• Recognizes and reports patient concern and physical problems to appropriate personnel.

• Communicates instructions and procedures to patients and their families.

• Maintains organization and cleanliness in the clinic.

• Provide assistance with the clinical instruction of radiation therapy students and attaining competencies.

• Assist with the interviewing process for new radiation therapists in the department.

• Performs one performance improvement project in the department annually

• Attends at least one class or lecture annually and brings knowledge gained back to peers, or participates in a hospital committee as a representative of Radiation Oncology.

Physical Requirements

This position requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment and supplies. Must speak and understand English. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly and make decisions to changes on the unit.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Graduate of an AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology or international equivalent. ARRT registered. 3 years' experience as a Radiation Therapist, with a minimum of 2 years employed with Advocate Radiation Oncology – OR – 5 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist required. Competent in all machine types and treatment/simulation modalities available in the department. BLS required per policy guidelines.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Responsible for the optimum planning and treatment of the radiation therapy patient with ionizing radiation in accordance with the written directive of the Radiation Oncologists, and under the direct supervision of the Chief Therapist.