Patient-Focused Radiation Therapy Technologist

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Radiation Therapist to interpret physician prescriptions, prepare equipment, and administer treatments using advanced radiotherapy machines. The role includes planning support, patient positioning, and meticulous record-keeping to ensure patient safety and treatment accuracy.

The candidate will operate CT simulators, take portal films, and assist in dose calculations while supervising machine staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• ARRT registration is required.
• Current RI Department of Health license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Operate treatment machines and ensure correct dose and settings.
• Assist physician/physicist with treatment planning and dose calculations.
• Take and develop portal films, measurements, contours, and photos of treatment fields.
• Instruct and guide new staff on positioning and basic dose calculations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and scheduling for treatments and appointments.

Skills

Analytical ability

Numerical ability

Technical operations

Patient positioning

Communication

Education

ARRT Radiation Therapy registration

RI DoH license

Tools

CT simulators

Treatment machines

Dosimetry software

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Radiation Therapist to interpret physician prescriptions, prepare equipment, and administer treatments using advanced radiotherapy machines. The role includes planning support, patient positioning, and meticulous record-keeping to ensure patient safety and treatment accuracy.

The candidate will operate CT simulators, take portal films, and assist in dose calculations while supervising machine staff.