Radiation Oncology Therapist

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

About the RoleAs a Radiation Oncology Therapist at UNC Health Care, you will play a vital role in administering radiation therapy treatments to oncology patients. This position requires a high level of precision and attention to detail, as you will be working with complex equipment and patient data.Key Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy in accordance with physician's instructions and the patient's treatment plan.
• Assist physicians, radiation oncologists, clinical physicists, and others as necessary to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans.
• Maintain patient and billing records, reports, and files according to department policies and procedures.
• Perform routine and complex radiation therapy treatments, such as total body irradiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, and low and high brachytherapy.
• Prepare equipment and room for patient, using appropriate protective equipment and procedures to ensure safety.
• Provide on-the-job clinical instruction and evaluation for student radiation therapists.Requirements
  • Graduation from a Radiation Therapy Technologist program approved by the Council of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).
  • Radiation Therapy certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Board Eligible (must receive certification within one year of hire).Work EnvironmentThis position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.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 if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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