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Part-time day Radiation Therapist role at Wellstar Paulding (Hiram, GA), delivering prescribed radiation treatments and simulations in a Radiation Oncology department. You’ll operate radiation-producing equipment safely, document in EMR, and support quality control and patient education. Standout perk: join Georgia’s most integrated health system focused on compassionate care.
Key skills
ARRT Radiation Therapy certificationBasic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart AssociationRadiation therapy treatment deliveryPatient simulation and set-upsRadiation safety procedures and badge useElectronic Medical Record (EMR) documentationQuality control monitoring and daily warm-upsPatient assessment across age groupsPatient/family education on side effects and treatment aids
Salary not listed — comparable part-time Radiation Therapist roles in Georgia typically pay about $35-$50/hour depending on experience and shift requirements.
You'll thrive here if you’re a safety-focused, patient-centered Radiation Therapist who can deliver precise treatments, document accurately in EMR, and collaborate in a busy oncology team.
Why apply
- Part-time day shift schedule
- On-call rotation participation
- Student clinical instructor opportunities
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Wellstar Paulding
in
Hiram, Georgia
is seeking a
P
T Radiation Therapist . The
Radiation Therapist
in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Participates in Quality Control Monitoring.
Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).
Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicist’s instruction in chart or computer.
Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.
Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
Practices universal precautions.
Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances
Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible
Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups
Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physician’s written order in EMR.
Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made.
Miscellaneous Items
Will do other tasks as assigned
Participates in on-call rotation
Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.
Required Minimum Education:
Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
ARRT Radiation Therapy Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications: n/a
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
Wellstar Paulding
in
Hiram, Georgia
is seeking a
P
T Radiation Therapist . The
Radiation Therapist
in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Participates in Quality Control Monitoring.
Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).
Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicist’s instruction in chart or computer.
Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.
Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
Practices universal precautions.
Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances
Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible
Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups
Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physician’s written order in EMR.
Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made.
Miscellaneous Items
Will do other tasks as assigned
Participates in on-call rotation
Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.
Required Minimum Education:
Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
ARRT Radiation Therapy Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications: n/a
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.