Radiation Therapist

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  • UNC Health Care
Job Summary
Location
Chapel Hill ,NC 27517
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
09 Jan 2025
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Job Description

DescriptionnnBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.nnThis position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Equal installments will be paid after each six (6) months of work completed. Learn more about the incentive program here: radiation therapy treatments to oncology patients. Works includes assessment, intervention, calculations, documentation and patient education. Works is performed under the general supervision of a radiation therapy supervisor and is evaluated by conformance to standards and procedures.nnResponsibilities:nnAdministers radiation therapy in accordance with physician's instructions and the patient's treatment plan. Enters data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.nnAssists 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 physiciansnnMaintains patient and billing records, reports and files according to department policies and procedures, including information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, and patients? reactionsnnPerforms routine and complex radiation therapy treatments such as total body irradiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, and low and high brachytherapy according to established practices and standards.nnPrepares 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.nnProvides on-the-job clinical instruction and evaluation for student radiation therapists.nnOther InformationnnOther information:nnEducation Requirements:nnGraduation from a Radiation Therapy Technologist program approved by the Council of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).nnLicensure/Certification Requirements:nnRadiation Therapy certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or Board Eligible (must receive certification within one year of hire)nnProfessional Experience Requirements:nnNo prior experience required.nnKnowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:nnJob DetailsnnLegal Employer: STATEnnEntity: UNC Medical CenternnOrganization Unit: Radiation OncologynnWork Type: Full TimennStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00nnSalary Range: $34.65 - $49.81 per hour (Hiring Range)nnPay offers are determined by experience and internal equitynnWork Assignment Type: OnsitennWork Schedule: Day JobnnLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillnnExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NonnThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.nnQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.nnUNC 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.nnQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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