Job Description
Position Summary: The Radiation Therapist, Registered delivers safe, accurate, and timely radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. This role prepares and positions patients, operates linear accelerators and related equipment, and verifies treatment parameters to ensure each session is delivered with the highest level of precision and care. Working as part of a closely coordinated radiation oncology team, the Therapist collaborates with medical physics, nursing, and support staff to maintain efficient, patient-centered treatment workflows. The position functions within a supportive, team-oriented environment where communication, shared accountability, and attention to detail are essential. Through strong clinical judgment, technical expertise, and compassionate patient interaction, the Radiation Therapist contributes to optimal therapeutic outcomes and a safe, respectful treatment setting.
Key Responsibilities: - Administer external beam radiation treatments according to physician prescriptions and treatment plans while ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.
- Prepare, position, and monitor patients during treatment sessions, adjusting techniques as needed to ensure accurate beam delivery and patient comfort.
- Operate and maintain linear accelerators, imaging systems, and associated equipment, reporting malfunctions and participating in quality assurance procedures.
- Review treatment schedules, verify documentation, and confirm treatment parameters prior to daily delivery to support accuracy and continuity of care.
- Communicate effectively with patients to explain procedures, address concerns, and reinforce safety and comfort throughout treatment.
- Collaborate with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, nurses, and other team members to support treatment planning, workflow optimization, and coordinated patient care.
Licenses and Certifications Required: - ARRT registered or registry pending in Radiation Therapy
- BLS Certification preferred, but not required
- NDMIRTBE licensed prior to start of employment
Educational Requirements: Experience Requirements: - 1 year experience preferred
Special Skills or Training Requirements: - Must be able to work under stress
- Must be diligent in working for accuracy
- Ability to utilize / operate 2 different linear accelerators
Physical Requirements: The Radiation Therapist, Registered frequently stands, walks, and assists with patient positioning throughout treatment sessions. The role requires the ability to lift, move, and support patients and equipment components, sometimes with moderate physical effort. Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are essential for operating treatment equipment, reviewing technical data, and responding to patient needs in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Environmental Requirements: Work is performed in a radiation oncology clinical setting with regular exposure to energized equipment, low-dose scatter radiation (with safety controls in place), and infection-control considerations typical of hospital environments. The role requires strict adherence to radiation-safety protocols, PPE guidelines, and departmental procedures. Frequent interaction with patients experiencing stress or physical discomfort is expected, and the therapist must maintain professionalism and calm in a high-acuity, detail-oriented environment.