Radiation Therapist

Anchorage & Valley Radiation Therapy Centers; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Care Insurance

Dental Care Insurance

Health Savings Account

Long-Term disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Holiday Leave

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Anchorage & Valley Radiation Therapy Centers in Alaska seeks a Radiation Therapist to join a patient-centered team. The role involves advanced treatment planning, patient positioning, and QA duties in a supportive setting.

Graduate from an accredited Radiation Therapy program with ARRT-RT and current BLS is required, plus at least one year of clinical experience. Relocation assistance and a strong benefits package support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• Certified by ARRT in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-RT).
• Current BLS certification.
• Compliance with annual mandatory education.
• Compliance with annual immunization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment room prior to patient entering.
• Identify patient using four identifiers prior to procedure.
• Review and interpret patient chart during treatment.
• Verify radiation prescription, treatment plan, QA docs before simulation and treatment.
• Set up immobilization devices and align patient per plan.
• Monitor patient and take appropriate actions during treatment.
• Record treatment data in chart or verification system.
• Collaborate with team and respond to therapy suggestions.
• Perform CT simulation as directed by Radiation Oncologist.
• Attend departmental/interdisciplinary meetings as requested.

Skills

Radiation therapy knowledge

ALARA safety

Critical thinking

Complex problem solving

Time management

Team coordination

Inductive/deductive reasoning

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy program

Job description

Seeking a Radiation Therapist in one of the most beautiful and unique places in the country — Alaska. If you're looking to elevate your career while living somewhere extraordinary, this is the opportunity for you.

Why Alaska?

• No state income or sales tax – keep more of what you earn
• Annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) – an annual bonus just for being a resident
• Unparalleled work-life balance – weekends filled with hiking, skiing, fishing, wildlife, and the Northern Lights
• Strong sense of community – friendly, tight-knit teams and meaningful connections
• Adventure is your backyard – access to national parks, glaciers, and stunning wilderness

We know it’s not always easy to relocate — but for the right candidate, this is more than a job — it’s a chance to contribute to the future of cancer care in Alaska while embracing a lifestyle that’s anything but ordinary.

Essential Functions

• Prepare treatment room prior to patient entering.
• Identify patient using four (4) identifiers prior to any procedure/treatment.
• Review and interpret patient chart throughout the course of radiation treatment.
• Review and verify approved radiation prescription, treatment plan, MU check document, IMRT/VMAT QA, and setup information prior to clinical simulation and treatment.
• Properly setup immobilization devices, position and align patient according to treatment plan and setup notes.
• Monitor patient throughout treatment and take proper actions as needed.
• Record pertinent treatment data in chart or verification system as per department policy.
• Perform procedure in an orderly and confident manner. When assigned to work as a team of therapists, respond appropriately to suggestions made during patient treatment.
• Perform CT simulation as directed by Radiation Oncologist.
• Attend departmental or inter-disciplinary meetings as requested.

Education, Certification And Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Therapy.
• Current BLS certification.
• Compliance with annual mandatory education.
• Compliance with annual immunization requirements.

Experience

• No less than one (1) year of radiation therapy experience in a clinical setting.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge in up-to-date radiation therapy techniques and treatments.
• Knowledge in principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of ionizing radiation therapy equipment.
• Possess a working knowledge of radiation safety utilizing the ALARA philosophy.
• Critical Thinking skills; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving skills, identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Strong Judgment and Decision Making skills; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Time Management skills; managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Coordination and Collaborative competencies; adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Inductive and Deductive Reasoning skills; combining pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Work Environment

• Exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens.
• Occasional travel between centers and within city is required.
• Frequent contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• May be exposed to radiation and strong magnetic fields.
• May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires the ability to lift or push up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Work requires the employee to stand and walk throughout the day.
• Work requires long periods of typing, and/or viewing written or digital reports and data.
• Work requires repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• Work requires the employee to push, pull or lift objects and/or patients aided or unaided.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (portion of dependent premium paid for by employer)
• Vision Care Insurance
• Dental Care Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
• Long-Term disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary policies: Short-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Term Life (premiums paid for by employee)
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Holiday Leave for major holidays (7)
• Maternity, Paternity, Civic Duty, Military Leave, Bereavement, and Other Leaves of Absence
• Relocation Assistance