Advocate Health Care

Radiation Therapist - Atrium Health Proton Advanced Radiation Therapy Levine Cancer FT

Advocate Health Care$79K — $118K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology or international equivalent.
  • ARRT registered or registry eligible, must pass registry in the first 90 days of employment.
  • BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
  • Strong communication skills to convey information to patients and families.
  • Ability to handle physical demands including lifting and mobility tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Administer ionizing radiation treatments to patients following regulatory guidelines.
  • Monitor and document all equipment parameters and malfunctions.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and treatment schedules for patients.
  • Input treatment and charge information into Aria system.
  • Document patient treatment charts effectively.
  • Understand and apply emergency procedures for equipment and patient safety.
  • Communicate treatment instructions clearly to patients and their families.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus eligible based on criteria.
  • Paid Time Off programs for work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  • Family benefits like adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
  • Defined contribution retirement with employer match and financial wellness programs.
  • Educational Assistance Program for ongoing professional development.
Full Job Description
Department:

39026 Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Radiation Therapy: Advanced

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

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

Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30

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.

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 or registry eligible, must pass registry in the first 90 days of employment. 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


Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system providing comprehensive health care services to the people of Illinois. The organization is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in Illinois, with more than 500 sites of care and 12 hospitals, including two of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers (the state’s highest designation in trauma care), three Level II trauma centers, one of the area’s largest home health and hospice companies and one of the region’s largest medical groups. Advocate Health Care trains more primary care physicians and residents at its four teaching hospitals than any other health system in the state. As a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate contributed $1.6 billion in charitable care and services to communities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois in 2019.
Learn more about Advocate Health Care
Size
75,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1976

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