• Job Description

  Req#: 149030

  Description

  6:30a-3p / Full Time / 40 Hours

  Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Proton Therapists conduct CT simulations and deliver proton therapy treatments to patients with the utmost in accuracy, safety and patient care in mind. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of duties.

  • Deliver a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients as per Radiation Oncologist's instruction in accordance with generally accepted proton radiation therapy practices and departmental procedures.
  • 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.
  • Check prescription, confirms treatment site, treatment plan parameters, patient identification and other relevant information.
  • Explains procedure, including pre- and post-simulation or treatment. Answers questions and reassures patient before and after procedure. Transfer patient to treatment table with care for IV s and catheters.
  • Ability to understand proton radiobiology in order to recognize tissue changes during treatment and proton specific considerations regarding anatomy or accessories the proton beam may pass through.
  • Perform on-call duties to provide emergency treatments during non-clinic hours.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completion of an accredited ARRT/JRCERT Radiation Therapy Technology program.
  • Current, valid registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is required.
  • Certification OR degree required. Degree preferred.
  • BLS CPR certification required.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including potential nights, weekends or changes to a scheduled shift on short notice.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proton Therapy experience preferred.
  • A minimum of one year of clinical practice in Radiation Therapy is preferred.
  • ProBeam experience preferred but not required.
  • ARIA experience preferred but not 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 Details

  Emory 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.

• About the company

  Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is the most extensive health care system in Georgia. We are made up of 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and more than 250 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 2,800 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

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