Job Radiation Therapist, Lead

Overview

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 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
• And more

Description

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Lead Radiation Therapist:

• Performs treatment and simulation procedures, and participates in coordinating radiation therapy services of patients receiving radiation therapy, as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Staff working in this role will provide supervision of daily activities; function as a liaison between the staff radiation therapists and other department team members for efficient, safe and patient-centered care; serves as a resource for team members to facilitate adherence to medical center and department guidelines and processes; provide guidance to staff therapist on technical procedures and operation of therapeutic equipment, and participate in developing therapy section standard work processes.
• Maintain professional attitude; lead by example.
• Performs radiation treatment and simulation procedures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists instructions and departmental procedures.
• Performs patient positioning and immobilization device construction to promote set-up consistency for daily treatments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years experience as a radiation therapist with one year in a lead role photon and proton preferred.
• Certificate or degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

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 Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.