FT Day Radiation Therapist
Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Hiram
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
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 FT
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.
Keywords: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc., Alpharetta , FT Day Radiation Therapist, Healthcare , Hiram, Georgia
