Advocate Health Care

Radiation Therapist I - Operations Medical Group

Advocate Health Care$79K — $118K *
Rome, GA 30165In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited program in Radiation Therapy or a related field.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification mandatory within 6 months.
  • Radiation Therapy (RT) registration from ARRT required within 1 year.
  • Strong knowledge of treatment planning and techniques in radiation therapy.
  • Proficient in electronic medical records and radiation oncology equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and record radiation therapy treatments as directed by physicians.
  • Collaborate with medical teams to verify treatment setups and device selections.
  • Perform daily quality assurance on equipment and troubleshoot issues as needed.
  • Maintain accurate patient treatment records in electronic systems.
  • Assist in patient positioning and prepare materials for treatment planning.
  • Conduct CT simulations and assist with treatment calculations when required.
  • Ensure efficient scheduling of patient appointments and proper billing for services.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off programs for work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Educational assistance for continuing professional development.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Retirement plans with employer match to support financial security.
Full Job Description
Department:

37303 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Oncology: Radiation

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

  • Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm


Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities:
  • Delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist.
  • Works closely with the medical team to review images and port films for patient set ups, selection of treatment devices and verification.
  • Performs daily quality assurance (QA) on equipment prior to treatment. Recognizes equipment malfunctions, troubleshoots, initiates appropriate corrective measures, and reports irregularities.
  • Enters and maintains patient treatment parameters in electronic medical records.
  • Maintains patient appointment schedule and ensures proper charge capture for treatments.
  • Performs conventional and computed tomography (CT) simulation in preparation for patient treatment; cuts blocks, makes custom immobilization, and completes monitor unit (MU) calculations in absence of Dosimetrist or Physicist.
  • Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months, and
  • Radiation Therapy (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.

Education Required:
  • Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiation Therapy or related field.

Experience Required:
  • No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
  • Knowledge of treatment planning and treatment techniques.
  • Knowledge of record and verify system, radiation oncology equipment and electronic medical record systems.
  • Knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex radiation therapy principles. Ability to adapt to various instrumentation and adjusting techniques.
  • Competent with general radiation equipment.
  • Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of electronic health records.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
  • Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Must be able to:
  • Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
  • Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
  • Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
  • Must be able to:
  • Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
  • Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  • Utilize proper body mechanics.
  • Must stand/walk 95% of the time as well as lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders.
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  • Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards.
  • Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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.
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