Lead Radiation Therapist

Lakewood Health System • Staples, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Radiation Therapist provides clinical expertise and day-to-day leadership within the radiation oncology department. This role supports treatment planning, oversees daily operations, and ensures adherence to quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include overseeing daily treatment delivery, verifying treatment accuracy, operating and troubleshooting radiation therapy equipment, supporting CT simulation and patient positioning, coordinating workflow and scheduling, and maintaining accurate documentation within the EHR. The Lead Radiation Therapist collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to optimize treatment planning and delivery, supports quality assurance and safety processes, and contributes to workflow improvements and program growth initiatives. This role also serves as a key resource for staff, promotes consistent workflows, and fosters a compassionate, patient-centered care environment through patient education, communication, and team collaboration.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program (required)
• ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (RT(T)) (required)
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or obtained within 6 months of hire)
• 3–5 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of radiation safety, quality assurance, and clinical best practices.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot radiation therapy equipment.
• Demonstrates leadership and supports a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Maintains strong attention to detail in treatment accuracy and documentation.
• Promotes a patient-centered approach to care and patient education.
• Shows initiative in workflow improvement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily treatment delivery
• Verifying treatment accuracy
• Operating and troubleshooting radiation therapy equipment
• Supporting CT simulation and patient positioning
• Coordinating workflow and scheduling
• Maintaining accurate documentation within the EHR
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team to optimize treatment planning and delivery
• Supporting quality assurance and safety processes
• Contributing to workflow improvements and program growth initiatives
• Serving as a key resource for staff
• Promoting consistent workflows
• Fostering a compassionate, patient-centered care environment through patient education, communication, and team collaboration

Benefits

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree