Lead Radiation Therapist

1103 Team Member Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking a Radiation Therapist to perform CT simulation and treatment planning tasks. The role involves verifying prescriptions, positioning patients accurately, and ensuring high-quality imaging and treatment delivery on a day schedule.

Requires ARRT RT(T) and BLS, 2+ years of experience, and an accredited Radiation Therapy program. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and works within a faith-based health care network.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy is required.
• Field of Study: Completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program is required.
• Registered Technologist – Therapy (R.T.(T)(ARRT)) and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' needs and resolves issues in a timely, courteous manner.
• Verifies prescription and treatment parameters daily for accuracy.
• Identifies treatment volume and positions patient consistently.
• Performs CT Simulation including contrast administration under physician supervision.
• Evaluates imaging, makes changes, documents in the EHR.
• Reviews new starts for consistency; checks blocks, docs, dose sheets and field orientation.
• Represents the department at meetings; monitors staff/patient surveys.
• Provides supervised education for students; participates in after-hours on-call.
• Coordinates schedules to ensure efficient flow and staffing.
• Mentors and supervises radiation therapists; daily coaching and evaluation.
• Performs morning QA on the treatment unit and addresses malfunctions.

Skills

Computer Literate

Multi-tasking

Patient communication

English proficiency

MS Office basics

EHR experience

Record & verify system

Simulation

Education

Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Accredited Radiation Therapy program

Tools

EHR System

Simulation Systems

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 10961 NARCOOSSEE RD City: ORLANDO State: Florida Postal Code: 32832

Job Description: Shift: Days Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM AdventHealth will bring a 60-acre health and wellness campus to Lake Nona in late 2026. This location will offer medical innovations on a campus designed around whole person health with comprehensive services, destination lifestyle programs, and much more that will shape the next generation of health care. We are proud to be a part of the growing Lake Nona community with an established comprehensive network of care. Our services include emergency services, urgent care, a wide range of medical specialists (including primary care), lab, imaging, orthopedics, sports medicine and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' needs and resolves potential problems or conflicts, treating patients in a timely and courteous manner.
• Verifies the physician’s prescription and treatment parameters daily to ensure accurate treatment in accordance with the prescription and treatment plan.
• Identifies the treatment volume and positions the patient consistently and reproducibly.
• Performs all aspects of CT Simulation, including administering contrast agents during simulation localization under the direction of the physician or non-physician practitioner.
• Evaluates prescribed imaging, makes requested changes within prescribed time period, and documents treatment information in the patient electronic health record (EHR).
• Reviews all new starts for consistency prior to treatment, checking blocks, simulation documents, dose calculation sheets, prescriptions, field photos, and verifying patient positioning and field orientation.
• Represents the department at meetings as necessary, working with the site leader to monitor patient and staff satisfaction surveys and keeping radiation therapists informed of pertinent information.
• Provides supervised education experiences for students that fulfill the curriculum requirements of the academic institution.
• Participates in after-hours on-call coverage and maintains competency with after-hours treatment coverage.
• Coordinates schedules and maintains a timely and efficient flow within the treatment schedule, monitoring labor and productivity, and adjusting staffing schedules as needed.
• Serves as a mentor by coaching, evaluating, counseling, and educating team members, providing direct daily supervision to radiation therapists.
• Performs morning quality assurance on the treatment unit, assessing equipment operation according to physics policy and addressing malfunctions immediately.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer Literate [Required]
• Ability to multi-task [Required]
• Ability to communicate with patients appropriately [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience [Required]
• Record and verify system [Preferred]
• Simulation [Preferred]

Education

• Associate's [Required]
• Bachelor’s [Preferred]
• Field of Study: Completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program [Required]

Work Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a radiation therapist [Required]

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Technologist – Therapy (R.T.(T)(ARRT)) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Pay Range

$35.05 - $65.19

Background Screening

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Equal Opportunity

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.