Radiation Therapist IV, Oncology Acute

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

The East Hawaii Health Cancer Center provides radiation and medical oncology services to patients across Hawaii Island. We are seeking an Imaging Specialist IV (Radiation Therapist) to independently perform radiation therapy treatments, simulations, treatment planning, and related procedures in accordance with physician orders and established protocols. This position works closely with physicians and the healthcare team to provide safe, accurate, and compassionate care to oncology patients across the lifespan.

• Perform radiation therapy treatments and simulations accurately and reproducibly in accordance with physician prescriptions, treatment plans, and established protocols.
• Monitor patients during treatment, identify adverse reactions or changes in condition, and communicate relevant findings to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment procedures, expected side effects, safety precautions, and care needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely treatment records, patient documentation, quality assurance records, treatment data, and required department statistics.
• Operate, maintain, and perform quality control of radiation therapy equipment; report malfunctions, safety concerns, and repair needs as appropriate.
• Support efficient department operations through patient flow coordination, inventory management, cross-training, continuing education, and compliance with safety, infection control, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree from an approved program recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• One and one-half (1½) years of progressively responsible imaging technologist/specialist experience demonstrating knowledge of imaging procedures and techniques.
• One (1) year of radiation oncology experience demonstrating the ability to perform clinical radiation oncology procedures using standard or modified radiation oncology techniques.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiation Therapy (T).
• Current State of Hawaii Radiologic Technologist license as a Radiation Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of employment.

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees.

Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually.

Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or .

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Em…