Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology (ARRT Certified)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an ARRT (T)-certified Radiation Therapist to join its Radiation Oncology team at The Vanderbilt Clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. The therapist is an integral member of the radiation oncology treatment team and delivers therapeutic radiation treatments and performs simulations under the direction of a radiation oncologist. The role serves adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients, including patients with complex diagnoses, clinical trial participants, VA inpatient referrals, and patients requiring anesthesia.

The position involves daily treatment delivery, CT simulations and treatment localization, documentation, and compliance with radiation safety standards. Therapists collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other therapists. The department uses Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, Varian Ethos Adaptive Therapy, the Novalis TX System, and is adding Varian Edge technology. Treatment techniques include cardiac radiation therapy, skin surface treatments, total body irradiation, IGRT, IMRT, and clinical trial therapies.

New team members receive structured onboarding, machine-specific training, and mentorship. Development opportunities include cross-training on multiple treatment platforms, ongoing competency development, and leadership development, with potential advancement to Lead or Chief Radiation Therapist. The anticipated start date is early 2027 due to departmental growth.

The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with a choice of five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts. Weekend call is approximately four weekends per year; new hires are not required to participate in call during their first year. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• ARRT (T) certification is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in radiography is listed under position qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Compassionate and emotionally intelligent.
• Team-oriented and adaptable.
• Detail-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable learning multiple treatment platforms.
• Dedicated to providing an outstanding patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily radiation therapy treatments accurately and efficiently to patients assigned to the treatment unit, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Maintain daily treatment records and other required documentation.
• Perform CT simulation procedures and clinical simulations according to established department protocols.
• Perform treatment localization procedures.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety standards and fulfill safety and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in orientation and training for new radiation therapists, including treatment-unit-specific procedures, on-call procedures, and simulation procedures and protocols.
• Provide timely feedback to the clinic director regarding new therapist orientation and training.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and fellow therapists.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the treatment journey.

Benefits

• Benefits starting Day One.
• Flexible scheduling options: five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts.
• Mentorship, continuing education, and clinical development.
• Cross-training across multiple treatment platforms and ongoing competency development.
• Leadership development and growth opportunities into Lead and Chief Therapist roles.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed