Radiation Therapist - Duke Raleigh Hospital - PRN
Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology
in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of
Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35
years, employing more than 2,000 teammembers. The hospital provides
186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services, including
the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic and Spine
Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including the Duke
Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced digestive
care, disease management and prevention, wound healing, outpatient
imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic, same-day
surgery, emergency department and community outreach and education
programs.
U.S.News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh Hospital as high
performing in orthopaedics and five adult procedures/conditions:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney
failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke.
PRN rate $40.00/hour
General Description of the Job Class Apply ionizing radiation to
the patient (inclusive of pediatric, adult, and geriatric
populations) in accordance with the prescription and instructions
of the Radiation Oncologist and under the general supervision of
the Chief Therapist.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Satisfactory completion of a 24 month course in radiation therapy
technology; or
Registered nurse who has satisfactorily completed a 12-month course
in radiation therapy technology; or
Satisfactory completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in
radiation therapy.
Experience One year clinical training in Radiation Therapy.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Current licensure as
required by state or national authority and/or certification or
board eligible in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of
Radiology Technology.
Maintain ARRT certification in radiation therapy with a minimum of
documented 12 hours of continuing education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge in principles, practices
and procedures involved in the operation of ionizing radiographic
and radiation therapy equipment.
Knowledge of the human anatomy and proper positioning of the
patient to provide treatment as prescribed.
Ability to administer CPR in a medical emergency.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level N/A
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed
to providing employment opportunity without regard to an
individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression,
gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success
depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best
when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and
experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential
that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University
and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob
functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities.
Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable
accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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