Radiation Therapist in Gastonia, NC

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Job Description

This role involves delivering expert radiation therapy treatments using advanced Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators in a fast-paced hospital environment. The ideal candidate will treat a diverse inpatient and outpatient oncology population, with a patient caseload averaging over 70 daily, split between two treatment machines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer radiation therapy with precision and patient safety in accordance with prescribed treatment plans.
• Operate Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators proficiently.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicists and providers to ensure optimal patient care.
• Manage both inpatient and outpatient cases in a fast-paced setting.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records using EPIC/Aria systems.
• Support departmental workflow and may float to nearby sister facilities if needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 3-4 years experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• Certification by ARRT-TS and current BLS certification required.
• Comfortable working with an inpatient oncology population.
• Proficiency with Varian Truebeam systems essential.
• Familiarity with Aria electronic medical records strongly preferred.
• Ability and willingness to float up to an hour away to sister facilities.

Location Overview: The position is based near Charlotte, NC, in Gastonia, offering a vibrant community with a blend of urban and suburban living. It provides easy access to cultural amenities, parks, and a growing healthcare network. The hospital environment is team-oriented with leadership support and a focus on advanced cancer care.

Additional Information:

• Contract position with 1-week orientation.
• Black scrub attire required.
• Free parking available for staff.
• Collaborative department with a remarkable Physicist and Provider team.
• Travel requirement: Travelers permanent address must be at least 50 miles outside the home unit.

Take the opportunity to enhance your radiation therapy career by working with sophisticated technology and a dedicated team in an environment focused on excellent patient outcomes. Apply today to bring your expertise to this dynamic oncology department.