Radiation Therapist

Astera Cancer Care; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) in Florida seeks a Radiation Therapist to coordinate, plan, and administer radiotherapy for oncology patients across all ages. You will use imaging, treatment planning, and QA processes to ensure accurate delivery while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, positioning patients, documenting care, and collaborating with physics and dosimetry staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School for Radiation Therapy.
• ARRT Registered Technologist (T).
• State licensure (where required).
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for simulation and treatment with high precision.
• Administer prescribed radiation doses and document treatments.
• Ensure radiation safety and ALARA principles.
• Operate and troubleshoot radiation therapy machines and CT simulator.
• Coordinate patient schedules and assist with QA and chart reviews.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer literate

CPR certified

EMR proficiency

Education

Graduate of an approved School for Radiation Therapy

ARRT Registered Technologist (T)

State licensure (where required)

Tools

EMR

MS Office Suite

Job description

Why Join Us?SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.Job Description:The Radiation Therapist coordinates, plans, and administers high quality and comprehensive age/disease appropriate radiotherapy to oncology patients of all age groups by utilizing equipment, computers, and established techniques to ensure a positive patient experience. Demonstrating radiation safety standards with patient and staff members is essential.Your key responsibilities:Prepare or construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, or protection devicesPosition patients for simulation and treatment with accuracy, according to prescriptionAdminister prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standardsProperly document simulations, treatments and patient care activities in the EMRAssists other department with matters of proper documentationCheck radiation therapy and simulation equipment to ensure proper operation following established quality assurance and warm-up proceduresReport machine and equipment problems following the established procedureReview prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification before initiating treatmentFollow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others- ALARAObserve and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physicianRespond to medical emergencies by calling 911 and notifying the physician, nurse and supervisor on duty immediately as well as document the time 911 is called and the time responders arriveCheck for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess patient’s reaction to treatment; notify appropriate staff (Lead/Sr. Therapist, Nurse or Physician)Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physician’s advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment careEfficiently coordinate and plan patient schedule(s) to optimize resourcesInteract with both internal and external customers professionallyTrain or supervise students and assist with acclimating newly hired Radiation TherapistsAttend and participate in mandatory work-related meetings and training sessions including chart roundsPerform documented chart reviews and report issues to the Lead or Sr. TherapistAssign tasks using the electronic health record- EMR to communicate pending workProvide float coverage during idle time to other areas of operationDepending on the location, the Radiation Therapist must be able to operate all types of radiation therapy machines and CT simulator technology at assigned location utilizing the latest treatment techniques including 3D Conformal, IMRT, SRS/SBRT, IGRT, and BrachytherapyDevelop plan with Lead or Sr. Therapist to cross-train on equipment and technology where unfamiliar but allowed under licensure or certificationMaintain a productive relationship with the physics and dosimetry departments.Follow established practice patterns to ensure the timely readiness of treatment plans, including QA for initiating patient treatment and follow-upFollow the established Machine Problem Reporting process to ensure proper reporting is complete per policyReconcile daily treatment counts to the captured DTS counts to ensure accuracy and report inaccuracies to the Lead/Sr. Therapist dailyAssist with generating statistical reports as required by Administration (i.e. weekly patient forecasts)Understand the possibility for after hours and weekend therapist coverage as assignedFollow the code of ethics and practice standards set by the ARRT and ASRTCompliant with all licensure and certification requirements to perform job as required by state law and company policyFollow established policies and procedures for reporting treatment variancesReports work related injuries to the supervisor immediately.Attend and participate in regularly scheduled technical/clinical staff meetingsParticipate in OSHA related activities, including drillsEnsure that required competencies and mandatory training and compliance activities are completed as assignedMonitors supply levels of department and reports to supervisor before zero inventoriesMinimum Qualifications:Graduate of an approved School for Radiation TherapyARRT Registered Technologist (T)State licensed (mandatory where required)Must be in good standing with all CE and license requirements.CPR certifiedExcellent communication skills both written and verbalComputer literate, to include experience with the following:Record & Verify ApplicationsTreatment Delivery ApplicationsElectronic Medical RecordOWANDTSMS Office Suite#INDSMS