Proton Therapist

Company: Emory Healthcare
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:

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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:

6:30a-3p / Full Time / 40 Hours

Under the supervision of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Proton Therapists conduct CT simulations and deliver proton therapy treatments to patients with the utmost in accuracy, safety and patient care in mind. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Deliver a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients as per Radiation Oncologist's instruction in accordance with generally accepted proton radiation therapy practices and departmental procedures.
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.
Check prescription, confirms treatment site, treatment plan parameters, patient identification and other relevant information. Explains procedure, including pre- and post-simulation or treatment. Answers questions and reassures patient before and after procedure. Transfer patient to treatment table with care for IV s and catheters.
Ability to understand proton radiobiology in order to recognize tissue changes during treatment and proton specific considerations regarding anatomy or accessories the proton beam may pass through. Perform on-call duties to provide emergency treatments during non-clinic hours. Evaluate images for technical quality, and proper positioning. Monitor patient visually and audibly during therapy procedure for any unusual reactions or events. Uses judgment and informs physician if indicated by patient's condition, before proceeding with treatment. Reports significant information to designated supervisory personnel. Interfaces in a highly collaborative manner with all members of the patient's care team including: radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, child life specialists, social workers, administration and others. Participate in the evaluation of treatment devices.
Complete daily QA process for CT scanner and ProBeam therapy equipment. Keeps records of these and reports suboptimal performance of these systems to the Medical Physicist and other designated personnel. Responsible for the simulation of patients on a CT simulator. Prepares simulation equipment and room for simulation of patient. Simulates patient based on physician orders and established department procedures. Documents simulation set-up instructions and other pertinent information in ARIA. Schedule patient treatments to support patient convenience and preference while balancing efficient workflow and throughput. Comply with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
Demonstrate continuous competency on an annual basis on all applicable equipment in the department. Assists with orientation and training of new or transfer staff to ensure competence in the functionality of all therapy related equipment. Support training and oversight of radiation therapy students within the guidelines of the program and the department. Assist with the maintenance of department facilities, equipment, and supplies. Reports maintenance and repair needs to supervisor. Participate in educational in-services, as appropriate.
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain and expand knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Conduct new plan and therapist chart check quality assurance audits on charts of those patients starting and under treatment; ensure required set-up instructions are recorded and plan timeouts are completed. Support hospital and department Quality/safety event learning processes. Complies with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Submits SAFE or RO-ILS reports as needed. Participate and support department QA and QI initiatives. Review treatment protocol criteria, to ensure adherence of treatment delivery to guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Proton Therapy experience preferred.
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.

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs and placing them 5-6 feet above the floor; Frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing). Ability to assist or lift impaired patients from a wheelchair or stretcher. Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, variable auditory volume in treatment room due to nature of proton gantry motion, shift work, travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators. Environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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