Job Description
Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Radiation Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this on-site role, you will deliver precise radiation treatments, ensuring accurate patient setup, equipment operation, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. You'll collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, and nurses to provide patient-centered cancer care, while educating and supporting patients and families throughout treatment. Piedmont Healthcare fosters a culture of respect, innovation, and teamwork, offering robust training, professional development, and advancement opportunities. As part of our non-profit system, you'll contribute to high-quality, evidence-based care across a leading network of hospitals and clinics. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k benefits in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed radiation treatments safely and accurately using linear accelerators
- Verify treatment plans, patient identity, and setup parameters for each session
- Position and immobilize patients using appropriate devices to ensure reproducible treatments
- Monitor patients during treatment, assess tolerance, and report concerns to the radiation oncologist
- Perform daily quality checks on treatment equipment and follow radiation safety protocols
- Document treatments, observations, and variances in the EMR accurately and promptly
- Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, and nurses to optimize care
- Educate patients and families on treatment procedures, side effects, and self-care
- Maintain a clean, safe treatment environment in compliance with regulatory standards
- Participate in ongoing training, competency evaluations, and process improvement initiatives
Required Skills
- Radiation therapy treatment delivery
- Linear accelerator operation
- Patient positioning and immobilization
- Radiation safety and quality assurance
- CT simulation and treatment planning support
- Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
- Dosimetry collaboration and plan verification
- Infection control procedures
- Patient assessment and education
- Interdisciplinary team communication
