Proton Radiation Therapist
Company: Emory Health Care
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Be valued. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 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
Position is located in Proton Center Hours are 6:30pm - 3:00pm /
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. - 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. - Ability to understand, focus and
adapt to unique attributes of proton therapy, including limited
clearance between gantry and treatment table, accommodations for a
robotic treatment table arm and mental calculations regarding
gantry positioning and sequencing for imaging and treatment.
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. - Proton Therapy
experience preferred. - A minimum of one year of clinical practice
in Radiation Therapy is preferred. - Certification OR degree
required. Degree preferred. - ProBeam experience preferred but not
required. - ARIA experience preferred but not required. - BLS CPR
certification required. - Ability to work flexible hours including
potential nights, weekends or changes to a scheduled shift on short
notice. 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.
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.
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