Radiation Therapist Specialist

Department

Radiation

Provides radiation therapy support based on designated treatment plans under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist. Supports the equipment, technology, software and procedures utilized in the cancer pavilion, including HDR/Brachytherapy, Edge linear accelerator, Stereotactic Radiosurgery Cones and Align Radiation Therapy.

• Require graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• Require current/active State of Florida Radiologic Technologist licensure.
• Require training and competencies in the following specialties, or completion within one year of hire:
  
  - QA/Procedures for HDR/Brachytherapy
  - Edge linear accelerator
  - Stereotactic Radiosurgery Cones
  - Align RT, Sim RT, MAP RT and Dose RT

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year as a clinical Radiation Therapist.
• Prefer experience with Varian equipment (True Beam and Aria).

• ARRT:
  Amer Reg Rad Technologist
• BLS:
  Basic Life Support/CPR

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.