• Radiation Therapist

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Chattanooga, TN)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    PRN Days

     

    Responsible for accurately delivering radiation therapy per physician orders. This includes:

     

    + **Treatment Delivery:** Performing treatments as prescribed, assessing patient reports, and meticulously positioning patients and equipment for optimal radiation delivery. This role requires maintaining quality during high-volume periods and prioritizing workload effectively.

    + **Patient Care & Safety:** Monitoring patient's condition, reporting changes to the radiation oncologist, ensuring patient safety through infection control and proper use of support devices, and maintaining patient comfort during treatment.

    + **Equipment Management:** Operating all radiation therapy equipment according to departmental procedures, preparing and cleaning treatment rooms, identifying and reporting malfunctions, and ensuring equipment is functioning properly before and during patient use.

    + **Documentation:** Completing all required documentation accurately and within established timeframes, including patient treatment records and scheduling.

     

    The individual must adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, and quality protocols.

    Job Requirements

    Certification of degree from an accredited radiation therapy program, followed by licensure from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (RTT).

     

    Licensure from the American Registry of radiological Technologists.

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

    Pay Range

    $33.84 - $50.34 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.