Radiation Therapist

Orlando Health

Orlando (FL)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Education & Career Growth Assistance

Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage

Financial & Retirement Planning

Job summary

Orlando Health is hiring a Radiation Therapist II to provide exceptional care in administering radiation treatments to cancer patients at Bayfront Hospital. This role involves implementing treatment plans, scheduling, and ensuring multidisciplinary continuity of care.

Candidates must be ARRT registered and possess a valid Florida license, with one year of Radiation Therapy experience required. Offered perks include education assistance and comprehensive wellness coverage.

Qualifications

Must be ARRT registered and maintain current licensure by the State of Florida.
BLS/Healthcare provider certification is required.
Minimum one year of experience in Radiation Therapy.

Responsibilities

Implement the patient's planned course of treatment as prescribed.
Interact with all areas in Radiation Oncology for treatment planning.
Participate in weekend call rotation as needed.

Skills

Radiation Treatment Administration

Patient Interaction

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy

Tools

Radiation Therapy Equipment

Record and Verify Systems

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

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 benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing 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.