Radiation Therapist

Job Description

• Administer radiation therapy accurately as prescribed and planned by the physician.
• Check prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification.
• ARIA EMR experience is a plus – use Care Path and encounters.
• Display professionalism at all times.
• Effective verbal communication skills in the clinical setting.
• Reinforce Radiation Oncologists’ advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
• Observe clinical progress of the radiation oncology patient, use clinical decision‑making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications, unusual reactions, and events to the nursing staff and/or Radiation Oncologist.
• Safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines including 2D/3D, IGRT, IMRT, SBRT, and SRS.
• Observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
• Observe patient during treatment using both audible and visual methods.
• Prepare room and equipment for patient according to prescription/simulation sheet regarding immobilization devices, treatment distance, bolus, lead protection devices, etc.
• Perform machine safety checks and/or warm‑up procedures; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the proper authority. Be able to perform all necessary machine and treatment QA.
• Construct immobilization devices and employ custom blocking techniques that are conducive to the prescribed radiation therapy.
• Maintain the electronic treatment record including, but not limited to, SSDs, changes in treatment set‑ups, etc. Communicate and document missed appointments to proper personnel.
• Maintain daily treatment schedule.
• Adhere to the Radiation Therapist Code of Ethics.
• Must be flexible with work shifts assigned by scheduling manager.
• 2+ years’ work experience is a plus.

• Current ARRT Certification
• Current Florida License
• Current CPR certification

Full‑time

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Radiation Therapy: 3 years (Required)

Naples, FL:
Relocate before starting work (Required)