Job Posting Title Radiation Therapist

Bayfrontstpete; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education & Career Growth Assistance

Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage

Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match

Excellent Company Culture and Work–Life Balance

Job summary

Bayfrontstpete is seeking a qualified Radiation Therapist II at Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. This role involves administering radiation treatments to patients and ensuring compliance with care protocols.

Applicants should possess an accredited education in Radiation Therapy, ARRT registration, and one year of practical experience. The position offers opportunities for career growth and a collaborative work environment.

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Qualifications

• ARRT registered.
• Maintains current licensure by the State of Florida.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Implements the patients planned course of treatment as prescribed.
• Demonstrates ability to interact with all areas in Radiation Oncology.
• Maintains attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient interaction

Documentation skills

Ability to precept new employees

Compliance with policies

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy

Tools

Radiation therapy technology

Record and verify systems

Job description

Position Summary

Position Overview:

Title: Radiation Therapist II

Department: Oncology Radiation

Site: Bayfront Hospital

Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Position Type: Pool / PRN

Shift: First / Day

Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments.

About the organization: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. It is a 480-bed teaching medical center with nationally recognized care across emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women’s services, and advanced surgical specialties. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts. As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront combines the resources of a leading regional healthcare network with the personalized, community‑focused care that has defined the hospital for generations. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career‑growing FREE education programs and well‑being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

Why Orlando Health is your best place to work:

• Education & Career Growth Assistance
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources
• Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match
• Excellent Company Culture and Work–Life Balance
• Family & Pet Support

..and more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Implements the patients planned course of treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologists.
• Explicitly follows the predetermined treatment parameters as set forth during patient simulation and treatment planning.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with all areas in Radiation Oncology in scheduling, planning, evaluation and implementing all aspects of the patients planned course of treatment.
• Interacts with all departments within, and from outside to coordinate a multidisciplinary continuity of care.
• The Radiation Therapist II must have developed the essential skills and demeanor to precept new employees in the department. This includes but is not limited to training staff on computer systems such as record and verify, policies and procedures, departmental flow, radiation therapy technology, and other related functions.
• The Radiation Therapist II must participate in weekend call rotation as needed.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions:

• Reinforces patient education concerning diet and side effects management.
• Actively consults the appropriate department when dealing with patient concerns outside therapist’s area of expertise.
• Provides all necessary daily patient related activities as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists in the maintenance of all equipment by promptly reporting malfunctions and unsafe conditions to the Chief Radiation therapist.
• Documents all patient data related to treatments given, patients’ well-being, charges billed and procedures scheduled to facilitate a continuum of care.
• Demonstrates an understanding of all governmental statutes and regulations regarding the application of ionizing radiation on both the state and federal levels.
• Responsible for obtaining all continuing education requirements as set forth by the professional and state licensure organizations regulating the profession.
• Demonstrates aptitude in all areas of radiation therapy including, but not limited to, teletherapy, brachytherapy (HDR) (LDR), radiosurgery, stereotactic radiotherapy and to a lesser extent physics, dosimetry and nursing.
• Participates in weekend and holiday call schedules and morning warm-up rotations.
• Flexibility in hours worked to accommodate patient and departmental needs is essential.
• The therapist is expected to participate in community service and center wide educational events.
• Adequately demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care according to the age and specific needs of the patient assigned to his or her care.
• Flexibility in hours worked to accommodate patient and departmental needs is essential. The therapist is expected to participate in community service and center wide educational events.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy

Licensure/Certification:

• ARRT registered.
• Maintains current licensure by the State of Florida.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification

Experience:

• One (1) year experience in Radiation Therapy