Radiation Therapist - Rex Radiation Oncology

Radiation Therapist - Rex Radiation Oncology

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Administers radiation therapy treatments to oncology patients. Responsibilities include assessment, intervention, calculations, documentation and patient education. The work is performed under the general supervision of a radiation therapy supervisor and is evaluated by conformance to standards and procedures.

• Administers radiation therapy in accordance with physician's instructions and the patient's treatment plan. Enters data into computer and sets controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
• 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 physicians.
• Maintains patient and billing records, reports and files according to department policies and procedures, including information such as radiation dosages, equipment settings, and patients' reactions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides on‑the‑job clinical instruction and evaluation for student radiation therapists.

• 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).

• No prior experience required.

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Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: Rex Radiation Oncology

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 28.00

Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location: US:

NC:

Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt:
No

This 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.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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