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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

This position is located at Emory Proton Therapy Center

Under the supervision of the Chief Proton Radiation Therapist:

• The Pediatric Proton Radiation Therapist performs treatment and simulation procedures, as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Perform radiation treatment and simulation procedures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists instructions and departmental procedures.
• Provide thorough documentation of simulation set-up, and procedure information. Prepare and/or administer IV and oral contrast.
• Perform POCT testing for pregnancy, and in preparation for IV contrast administration. 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.
• Staff working in this role will be the primary contact and coordinator for Pediatric patients receiving proton radiation treatments.
• They will also provide treatments to non-pediatric patients. The position will require coordinating treatment and imaging activities for their assigned treatment unit; appointment scheduling; CRT coordination; emergency start (where applicable); QA-CT; QA-CBCT; initial and weekly chart checks. Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for special procedures, treatment unit operations, and troubleshoot difficult set-ups.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education: Completion of an accredited ARRT/JRCERT Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• Experience - 2 years of experience as a radiation therapist; 1 year Pediatric experience.
• Certification: A Current, valid certification as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• BLS CPR certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (required):

This role requires the ability to perform operate radiation therapy equipment, perform radiation therapy treatment deliveries, interpret radiation treatment plans, work within organization and discipline specific EMR systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: A Child Life education or certification
• Knowledge, skills, and ability requirements (preferred): - Proton ProBeam treatment unit and Aria EMR.

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.