Radiation Therapist I - FT - Days - $10k Sign on Bonus - MHW - MCI

Memorial Healthcare

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief Therapist, the Radiation Therapist I contributes to the organizational plan of the Radiation Oncology Unit and to the quality of patient care while supporting the institutional philosophy. This entry-level role applies ionizing radiation as instructed and prescribed by a physician, in accordance with departmental standards, state guidelines, and Memorial Healthcare System policies and procedures. The therapist is expected to meet the position’s initial performance competency standards within one year and interacts with other areas of the department. The role involves patient assessment and education, CT simulations, treatment delivery and imaging, equipment quality control, radiation safety, scheduling, documentation, billing-related charge capture, and collaboration with the radiation oncology team. The therapist also supports students and new hires and may rotate across equipment and Radiation Oncology departments.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technologist program with an associate degree in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Sciences and Radiation Therapy certification.
ARRT registered technologist.
Radiation Therapy and/or ARRT board-eligible; must pass within two attempts and within 30 days of hire, and/or hold a Florida state license.
Required ARRT credential from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Required BLS credential through an accepted American Heart Association option, the stated employee grace-period option, or the Red Cross.
Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.
Critical-thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, teamwork, and the ability to take initiative and act appropriately when required.
No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

Review physician orders and radiation therapy treatment plans; explain procedures to patients, assist patients and families with concerns, refer them to appropriate resources, and report potential liabilities and risks to the Chief Therapist.
Perform CT simulation procedures accurately, document them, follow departmental procedures, prepare the room and equipment, and monitor patients.
Schedule simulations, field verifications, daily treatments, and cone-downs in technical areas to prevent delays or interruptions.
Prepare treatment rooms and equipment; perform ordered CBCT, KV, MV, and Active Motion Management imaging to position patients, analyze results, reposition patients or repeat procedures when needed, and deliver treatment according to the plan.
Assist with special procedure treatments, including HDR and TBI, and complete treatment documentation.
Perform equipment quality-control warm-up procedures; troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues and report malfunctions through the chain of command.
Collaborate with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, and the Chief Radiation Therapist during simulation and clinical setup; raise setup questions and solutions using Crew Resource Management principles and practices.
Observe established radiation safety measures, including ALARA.
Manage patient documentation in Aria for team communication, charge capture, and billing reconciliation; prepare treatment records; perform weekly chart checks and end-of-treatment QA audits through Encounters in Aria EMR; and capture and review treatment and simulation charges.
Participate in scheduled rotations across department equipment, serve as an on-call therapist, and rotate between both Radiation Oncology departments as needed.
Serve as a resource and educator for radiation therapy students and new hires through role modeling, instruction, assessment, and evaluation.
Stock and store supplies in technical areas and notify the Chief Therapist when supplies are needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.