Cone Health

Not-for-profit healthcare network delivering hospital care

Radiation Therapist Special Procedures Navigator

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Follow treatment plans and parameters to deliver precise radiation doses while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
Position and immobilize patients on treatment tables for effective radiation targeting.
Conduct pre-treatment verifications to ensure equipment settings align with prescribed treatment plans.
Conduct procedure simulations and explain treatment procedures, potential side effects, and session expectations to patients.
Provide emotional support to patients and address their concerns.
Implement measures to protect patients, staff, and themselves from unnecessary radiation exposure.
Document treatment details, equipment settings, patient reactions, and observations.
Monitor patients for adverse reactions and communicate changes or concerns to the healthcare team.
Perform other assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of experience as a registered radiation therapist.

Radiation Oncology

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The Radiation Therapist delivers high doses of ionizing radiation to specific areas of the patient’s body for the treatment of disease, specifically cancer. This role follows specific treatment plans created by radiation oncologists, which outline the type, dose, and duration of radiation therapy required for each patient. This role uses advanced technology such as linear accelerators and other radiation delivery devices to precisely direct radiation beams to the targeted area.

Essential Job Function:

Follows treatment plans and parameters to deliver precise radiation doses to targeted areas, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
Positions and immobilizes patients on treatment tables, ensuring they are in the correct posture for effective radiation targeting.
Conducts pre-treatment verifications, which involve ensuring that equipment settings align with the prescribed treatment plan.
Conducts procedure simulations and provides patients with explanations about treatment procedures, potential side effects, and what to expect during their sessions.
Offers patients emotional support, addressing concerns and promoting a comfortable treatment experience.
Implements measures to protect patients, staff, and themselves from unnecessary radiation exposure during treatment sessions.
Documents treatment details, equipment settings, patient reactions, and any observations.
Monitors patients for any adverse reactions and communicate effectively with the healthcare team about any changes or concerns.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.

Experience:

Preferred: 2 years of experience as a registered radiation therapist.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

Required: Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.

Work Shift :

Days/No Weekends (United States of America)

On Call Required

FTE:

0.0003

Job Type:

Relief (PRN)

About the Company

Cone Health

Not-for-profit healthcare network delivering hospital care

Cone Health is a not-for-profit healthcare network that serves communities in Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, and surrounding counties by operating hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, and centers for heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, women’s and children’s health, and advanced imaging. Its services are delivered through a system of hospitals, clinics, and the Cone Health Medical Group and Triad HealthCare Network, with revenue coming from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs. The network differentiates itself by emphasizing community care and serving underserved populations, supported by a large staff, physician partners, and volunteers, and it holds recognized workplace culture awards. The goal is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and improve health outcomes across its diverse service areas.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $100K
Headquarters: Greensboro, NC
Founded: 1953

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