Senior Radiation Therapist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Senior Radiation Therapist to provide radiation therapy and CT simulation services for adult and pediatric oncology patients while serving as a clinical resource and mentor for Radiation Therapists. The role combines direct patient care with leadership and team support. The posting describes the allocation as approximately 60% clinical care and 40% leadership and team support; an earlier summary states 90% clinical and 10% administrative. The position supports daily clinical operations, staffing coordination, workflow management, onboarding, orientation, training, competency development, and operational initiatives. The therapist works collaboratively with Radiation Oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nursing teams, and other colleagues to provide compassionate, patient-centered care and maintain radiation safety and departmental standards. The program serves adult and pediatric patients, including clinical trial participants and patients with complex cases, and uses advanced radiation treatment platforms and techniques.

Requirements

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiation Therapy (T).
Graduate of an accredited or approved Radiation Therapy program.
Eligible for Tennessee licensure.
At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to exceptional patient care.

Nice To Haves

Experience mentoring, onboarding, or precepting Radiation Therapists.
Experience in a high-volume Radiation Oncology environment.
Interest in leadership and team development.
Experience with advanced radiation therapy technologies.

Responsibilities

Administer daily radiation therapy treatments accurately and efficiently for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Perform CT simulations, clinical simulations, and treatment localization procedures according to departmental protocols.
Maintain accurate records of daily treatments and other required patient documentation.
Ensure compliance with radiation safety requirements, departmental standards, and applicable policies and procedures.
Serve as a mentor and day-to-day resource for Radiation Therapists.
Participate in orientation and training for new Radiation Therapists, including treatment-unit procedures, protocols, on-call procedures, and simulation procedures; provide timely feedback to the clinic director.
Assist with staffing coordination, staffing schedules, workflow management, and completion of procedures in a timely and efficient manner.
Help develop clinical competencies, best practices, and staff development initiatives.
Assist department leadership with operational initiatives and long-range planning related to treatment and simulation services, capital, and human resources.
Collaborate with Radiation Oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nursing teams, and other colleagues.
Promote teamwork, accountability, clinical excellence, and compassionate patient-centered cancer care.
Work as a staff Radiation Therapist in treatment and simulation areas as needed.