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Radiation Therapist Jobs

Company

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

Address , Boone, 28607, Nc
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $28.50 - $41.33 an hour
Expires 2023-07-26
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Position Summary
The Radiation Therapist performs routine, complex, and specialized work. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering therapeutic doses of ionizing radiation using advanced level linear accelerators.
The Radiation Therapist’s decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of work are provided to achieve and maintain top decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The Radiation Therapist follows and adheres to ARHS policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and standards of behavior.
The Radiation Therapist demonstrates the ARHS Mission, Vision, and Values in action and approaches work in a way that reflects a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability. The Radiation Therapist demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective delegation of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all ARHS team members in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Responds quickly and accurately to emergencies in the work environment and/or to changes in patient condition. Performs duties under general supervision. Always assists coworkers, patients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope of practice and license.
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Hiring compensation ranges from $28.50 - $41.33 / hourly. This is a non-exempt position that is benefits eligible after a 60-day waiting period.

Minimum Education
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy
Experience
  • Experience in a hospital setting preferred
Required Registration/License/Certification
  • Certified as a Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills
  • Knowledge of the continuum of care provided in the patient care department
  • Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of license and certifications and hospital policies and procedures
  • Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians
Physical Demands
  • Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
  • Manual dexterity and mobility
  • Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 30 pounds
  • Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
  • Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
Working Conditions
  • Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies
  • Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches
  • Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals and specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
  • Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
  • Frequently exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
  • Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
  • Exposed to ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave
  • Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
  • Frequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 30 lbs.
  • Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
  • Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity

About Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) is the leading healthcare system in the High Country of North Carolina. Committed to building a healthier community and simply Making Life Better, ARHS offers access to three hospitals, thirteen medical offices and twenty-two outpatient services. ARHS strives to continuously provide all members of the community with access to the best possible medical treatment, illness prevention, research, and wellness education. Visit apprhs.org for more information.
About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited. Employment at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is contingent upon successful completion of a background and urine drug screen.

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Location: Appalachian Regional Healthcare System · Radiation Oncology
Schedule: Full-time, Days, 7:30am - 4:30pm