Radiation Therapist

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

25d

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Radiation Therapist – Make a Daily Impact in the Fight Against Cancer Join a high-performing Radiation Oncology team where your expertise, clinical judgment, and professionalism directly shape patient outcomes. As an experienced Radiation Therapist, you will deliver precise, high-quality radiation treatments using advanced technology while collaborating closely with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, and nursing teams. This role is designed for licensed therapists who value clinical excellence, teamwork, and the opportunity to practice at the top of their scope in a supportive, well-resourced environment. What You’ll Do Deliver safe, accurate radiation therapy treatments in accordance with established treatment plans and clinical protocols Perform CT simulations and daily treatment setup with a high level of independence and attention to detail Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, and dosimetrists to ensure optimal treatment delivery and patient safety Contribute to quality assurance, safety initiatives, and continuous process improvement efforts Support a culture of professional development, including mentoring students or newer therapists as appropriate Why Join Our Team? Practice with Advanced Technology Work with modern treatment platforms and evolving radiation therapy techniques in a department committed to innovation and quality care. Professional Autonomy & Team Collaboration You’ll be trusted to apply your clinical expertise while working in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Ongoing Professional Growth We support continuing education, certification maintenance, and opportunities to expand your clinical and professional skill set. Career Advancement Opportunities For therapists interested in growth beyond direct patient care, our Career Investment Program (CIP) offers pathways into advanced clinical, education, and leadership roles. Learn more about Mayo Clinic Florida here: Mayo Clinic in Florida - Duan Family Building Tour

Requirements

• Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy.
• No minimum experience level set. Therapist may be a new graduate.
• Therapist must be able to use or learn all computer systems and equipment in the department(i.e. ARIA record and verify system, VARIAN linear accelerators, GE CT Simulator, Elekta Gamma Knife and HDR).
• Demonstrates ability to ensure quality images (KV, MV, and CBCT) are obtained and accurately analyzes for proper alignment and precise treatment delivery.
• Three months of on-the-job training may be necessary to become familiar with specific department procedures and operations.
• Must be able to tolerate frequent stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting as required, when moving patient or equipment during treatment.
• Due to nature of work, good interpersonal skills and sensitivity are necessary.
• Must be able to work with patients and their families when dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
• Applicants must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy, or be registry eligible to sit for the exam.
• Licensure by the state of Florida Department of HRS in Radiation Therapy Technology is required.
• Continuing educational hours are required to maintain the registered status for the State of Florida and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, accurate radiation therapy treatments in accordance with established treatment plans and clinical protocols
• Perform CT simulations and daily treatment setup with a high level of independence and attention to detail
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, and dosimetrists to ensure optimal treatment delivery and patient safety
• Contribute to quality assurance, safety initiatives, and continuous process improvement efforts
• Support a culture of professional development, including mentoring students or newer therapists as appropriate

Benefits

• Practice with Advanced Technology Work with modern treatment platforms and evolving radiation therapy techniques in a department committed to innovation and quality care.
• Professional Autonomy & Team Collaboration You’ll be trusted to apply your clinical expertise while working in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ongoing Professional Growth We support continuing education, certification maintenance, and opportunities to expand your clinical and professional skill set.
• Career Advancement Opportunities For therapists interested in growth beyond direct patient care, our Career Investment Program (CIP) offers pathways into advanced clinical, education, and leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

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