Be valued. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
Join the only health system in Georgia with five Magnet®-designated organizations — four hospitals and the first ambulatory care facility in Georgia — and the rest “on the Magnet journey.” We'll fuel your professional journey with:
Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement ProgramsFamily-focused benefits Wellness incentivesOngoing mentorship and leadership programs And moreThis position is located at Emory Proton Therapy Center
DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Chief Proton Radiation Therapist:
The Proton Radiation Therapist performs treatment and simulation procedures, as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.Perform radiation treatment and simulation procedures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists instructions and departmental procedures.Provide thorough documentation of simulation set-up, and procedure information. Prepare and/or administer IV and oral contrast.Perform POCT testing for pregnancy, and in preparation for IV contrast administration. Prepare treatment room and equipment for patient according to the prescription and simulation, including placement of immobilization devices, setting of treatment devices, verifying parameters and any protection devices.Staff working in this role will coordinate activities of their assigned treatment unit; appointment scheduling, CRT coordination; emergency start; QA-CT; initial and weekly chart checks.Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for special procedures, treatment unit operations, and trouble shoot difficult set-ups.Monitor treatment unit schedule to maintain proper alignment of treatment appointment durations. Support department policies, quality improvement initiatives; implementation of new processes and workflows.Work with Chief and Lead to coordinate transfers between treatment machines during periods of operational break down or scheduling challenges.Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years experience as a radiation therapist. Certificate or degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional DetailsEmory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Options Apply NowApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration! Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
www.icims.com