Radiation Therapist Proton

Location: St. Joseph's

Join Bay Care as a Radiation Therapist – Proton

Location:

St. Joseph’s Hospital Main & Children’s – Tampa, FL
Facility:
Bay Care Health System, Proton Center – SJH

Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30/5:00 PM (Day Shift; Varies)

Schedule:

Full-Time | Occasional Weekends | On-Call
Status:
Non-Exempt

About Bay Care
At Bay Care, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our system includes 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. With over 30,000 team members, we foster a forward‑thinking culture grounded in trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Role Overview
As a Radiation Therapist – Proton, you will deliver highly precise radiation treatments—including proton, photon, and electron therapy to support exceptional oncology care. You’ll collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, maintain rigorous accuracy in treatment delivery, and ensure patient safety through exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in developing proton, photon, electron, and other radiation therapy treatment plans

Administer ionizing radiation treatments as prescribed

Follow all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Prepare treatment rooms and explain procedures to patients

Monitor therapy sessions for alignment, treatment accuracy, and patient condition

Perform CT simulations and fabricate immobilization devices

Conduct staging procedures in dedicated immobilization rooms

Utilize kV, CBCT, and surface/image‑guided positioning systems

Adjust to shifting work needs due to single-room proton operations

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Certification & Licensure –

Required

State of Florida Radiation Therapy License

ARRT Registration & Certification (Radiologic Technologist)

RTT Certification from an accredited radiation therapy program

BLS Certification

Education

Have completed an accredited Radiation Therapy educational program

Hold the educational requirements needed for ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy (Typically includes successful completion of a JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy program)

Experience

Required :
At least 1 year in Radiation Oncology

Exceptional accuracy in patient positioning techniques (critical for proton therapy)

Preferred :
Proton therapy experience

Total Rewards & Benefits
Bay Care offers a Competitive Total Rewards Package, including:

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Match + Annual Contributions

Annual Performance Appraisals & Team Bonus Program

Wellness resources & family support

Community perks & discounts

Bay Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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