Radiation Therapist PRN

Radiation Therapist PRN

Wellstar Health System

Day (United States of America)

The PRN Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. The role requires operating radiation‑producing equipment with strict radiation safety measures and performing a series of complex and precise technical procedures.

• Participates in Quality Control monitoring.
• Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
• Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and providing specialty care to patients, considering age (adolescent, adult, geriatrics).
• Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and assists others as needed.
• Recognizes own limitations or needs and seeks assistance as required.
• Reports adverse reactions to the physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
• Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges, and other treatment aids.
• Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
• Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicist’s instruction in chart or computer.
• Understands and completes all patient set‑ups correctly, including simulating new patients and/or new treatment fields without errors and following the physician’s written order in EMR.
• Schedules patients appropriately and informs them of any changes prior to implementation.
• Assesses patient mobility and manages accordingly, consulting EMR for fall precautions.
• Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
• Practices universal precautions.
• Participates in daily warm‑up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances.
• Advises the manager of any discrepancies and any material item requiring replacement or repair as soon as possible.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Participates in on‑call rotation.
• Acts as a student clinical instructor for both RTT and RTR students, evaluating and giving feedback to students and the Clinical Advisor.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

• Associate’s Degree
• Graduate from an accredited Radiation Therapy program
• Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology School (JRCERT)

• ARRT‑T – ARRT Radiation Therapy
• BLS – Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support Instructor

Minimum 1 year experience in Radiation Therapy (clinical experience may be included).

• Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care