Radiation Therapist - Full Time
About The Position
Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards, and practices. The role delivers planned treatment courses, supports tumor localization and dosimetry, prepares treatment rooms and patient charts, and coordinates with physicians and other care professionals to support patient care. The Radiation Therapist also educates patients about procedures and treatment-related care, participates in professional development, and performs other assigned duties while maintaining HIPAA compliance. This description reflects the general nature and level of the job and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions.
Requirements
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification with Radiation Therapy (T) specialty required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Detail oriented and proactive in navigating patients’ courses of treatment.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred.
- TrueBeam and Aria experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy, answer patient questions, and explain procedures.
- Assist in tumor localization and dosimetry procedures.
- Prepare rooms and equipment for patients; stock rooms with linens and supplies; and order equipment and supplies as needed.
- Prepare patient treatment charts and take and review images for physician approval.
- Coordinate with the physicist, imaging personnel, and dosimetry to simulate and initiate treatment; consult supportive care staff to provide patient care.
- Reinforce recommendations from physicians, nurses, dietitians, and others concerning treatment reactions, care of the radiated area, and prevention or treatment of side effects.
- Support professional growth through educational programs, professional affiliations, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Make therapy changes as ordered and perform chart checks in preparation for weekly patient chart rounds.
- Role-model the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned and maintain HIPAA compliance.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus available.
- Parental leave: four weeks paid.
- Housing programs.
- Childcare reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Tuition assistance.
- Existing student loan repayment.
- Specialty certification reimbursement.
- Annual supplemental educational funds.
- Paid time off: up to five weeks in the first year, increasing each year.
- 403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement.
- Recreation discounts.
- Pet insurance. Pay is based on relevant education and experience; hourly pay is $44.64–$61.60.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
