Proton Radiation Therapist

Company: Emory Healthcare
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 27, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Where you matter as much as the work you do

Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you're looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

Description:

3:30pm - 12:00am / Full Time/ 40 Hours

Our Radiation Oncology team located at the Proton Therapy Center is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care.

The primary responsibilities of the Radiation Therapist, while under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, is to perform treatment and simulation procedures, as directed by the Radiation Oncologist and in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists instructions and departmental procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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.

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