Radiation Therapist

Ascension Sacred Heart; Pensacola (FL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed treatments safely and accurately. You will operate therapy equipment, position patients, and verify plans in coordination with the dosimetry and physics teams. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and education.

Ideal candidates hold ARRT in Radiation Therapy with an accredited program completion, and possess a solid grasp of radiation oncology principles along with infection control and QA practices.

Qualifikationen

• Current ARRT registration or eligibility in Radiation Therapy
• Proficiency in radiation therapy delivery, safety and dosimetry concepts
• Strong understanding of radiation, oncology and medicine related to patient assessment and treatment workflows
• Ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care and clear communication with patients and families
• Commitment to infection control, QA, regulatory compliance and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Completion of an accredited radiation therapy or radiologic technology program; prior clinical experience preferred
• State licensure as required by Florida regulations and onboarding/credentialing processes

Aufgaben

• Operate radiation therapy equipment following physician orders
• Position and immobilize patients and verify treatment plans with the care team
• Monitor patients during treatment and document responses
• Educate patients on procedures and potential side effects
• Maintain radiation safety standards and accurate records
• Participate in quality assurance activities and collaborate with dosimetrists, physicists and radiation oncologists

Kenntnisse

ARRT registration

Radiation therapy proficiency

Patient care & communication

Safety & QA

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Accredited radiation therapy program

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Ascension Sacred Heart, based in Pensacola, Florida, operates five hospitals and more than 100 additional sites of care, employing over 6,440 associates. In fiscal year 2023, the organization provided more than $142 million in community benefit, including care for persons living in poverty. As part of Ascension, a leading non-profit and Catholic health system, Ascension Sacred Heart is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all individuals. The organization emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and service across the continuum of care, with particular attention to those who are most vulnerable. Team members join a mission-driven environment focused on both clinical excellence and community impact.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Radiation Therapist role located in Pensacola, FL. The Radiation Therapist will deliver prescribed radiation treatments safely and accurately, following physician orders and departmental protocols. Responsibilities include operating radiation therapy equipment, performing patient positioning and immobilization, and verifying treatment plans in coordination with dosimetrists, physicists, and radiation oncologists. The role involves monitoring patients during treatment, assessing and documenting responses, providing education on procedures and side effects, and promoting a supportive, patient-centered experience. Daily tasks also include maintaining radiation safety standards, completing accurate records, participating in quality assurance activities, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Certification and professional standards: Current registration or eligibility with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy, and compliance with professional and ethical practice standards.
• Technical radiation expertise: Proficiency in radiation therapy delivery, radiation safety, and dosimetry concepts to ensure accurate and safe treatment planning and administration.
• Clinical knowledge: Strong understanding of radiation, oncology, and medicine as they relate to patient assessment, treatment workflows, and side-effect management.
• Patient care and communication: Ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care; clear communication with patients, families, and the care team; and effective patient education regarding treatments.
• Safety, quality, and teamwork: Commitment to infection control, equipment and treatment QA, regulatory compliance, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Education and experience: Completion of an accredited radiation therapy or radiologic technology program; prior clinical radiation therapy experience preferred.
• Licensure and requirements: State licensure as required by Florida regulations and ability to meet health system onboarding, background, and credentialing standards.