Lead Radiation Therapist

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time,

Shift: Day

Location: 20 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE, SUITE B, Asheville, 28803

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Hendersonville

• Convenient access, with locations across Western North Carolina
• Beautiful mountain scenery
• Plentiful opportunities for outdoor adventurers, including hiking, zip lining and white-water rafting
• Historic towns and cities full of specialty shops, art galleries and unique restaurants
• Fresh produce available at farmers’ markets and U-picks
• Special events to enjoy in every season

The role you’ll contribute:

Responsible for administering therapeutic radiation treatments in accordance with physician prescriptions to specific age groups. This position serves as a mentor by coaching, evaluating, counseling, and educating team members. This role provides direct daily supervision to radiation therapists and acts as the team leader in the absence of the site leader. In addition, this position ensures accurate delivery of radiation therapy while maintaining patient safety and comfort. Additionally, this role actively participates in providing outstanding customer service and fostering respectful relationships.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Assesses patients' needs and resolves potential problems or conflicts, treating patients in a timely and courteous manner.
• Verifies the physician’s prescription and treatment parameters daily to ensure accurate treatment in accordance with the prescription and treatment plan.
• Identifies the treatment volume and positions the patient consistently and reproducibly.
• Performs all aspects of CT Simulation, including administering contrast agents during simulation localization under the direction of the physician or non-physician practitioner.
• Evaluates prescribed imaging, makes requested changes within prescribed time period, and documents treatment information in the patient electronic health record (EHR).

The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed:

• High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Electronic Health Records (HER) experience [Required]