Radiation Therapist

Florida Urology Partners LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Florida Urology Partners LLP seeks a Radiation Therapist to perform safe simulations and delivery of prescribed radiation in our Tampa center. The role supports the oncology care team, ensuring precise target localization and patient guidance throughout treatment while maintaining detailed records.

The candidate must have a Florida Radiation Therapy license, ARRT accreditation, and at least three years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Aria and a commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Minimum three years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in Aria.
• ARRT accreditation is required.
• Florida Radiation Therapy license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs tumor localization and CT simulation.
• Delivers external beam radiation therapy treatments.
• Explain treatment plans to patients and answer questions.
• Follow safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
• Perform quality assurance checks on machines.
• Prepare treatment room and position patient.
• Use image-guided technology for targeting.
• Cross-check treatment parameters with plan.

Skills

CPR certification

Three years experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy school

Florida Radiation Therapy license

ARRT accreditation

Tools

Aria

Job description

Description

Under the general supervision of the Radiation Therapy Director, the Radiation Therapist is responsible for performing safe and efficient simulations and delivery of radiation to the patient as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. The Therapist is a key member of the comprehensive team responsible for the care of the oncology patient and must demonstrate and promote service excellence at all times

Principle Accountabilities:

• Performs tumor localization and carries out CT simulation as ordered
• Perform external beam radiation therapy treatments utilizing linear accelerator located at the center and following the prescription.
• Explain treatment plans to the patient and answer questions about treatment
• Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation
• Perform quality assurance checks on machines to make sure they are safe and are working properly, checking linear accelerator and CT scanner on daily basis
• Prepares treatment room and equipment: transfers patient to treatment area and positions patient for treatment
• Use image guided technology to determine exact location for targeted treatment area
• Cross-check treatment delivery parameters with treatment plan and secondary calculations to ensure radiation is delivered to the appropriate area of the patient’s body
• Check daily patient treatment parameters, deliver the prescribed dosage and maintain treatment records
• Keep detailed records of department, reports, files and archives
• Maintains current licensures and certifications along with yearly continuing education and recertification as required
• Monitor the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment
• Keep detailed records of treatment

This position will be located in our South Tampa office location on Armenia Ave. There may be occasional days to help with coverage when you will need to work out of our Riverview office on Falkenberg Rd.

We offer great benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays and PTO, and a free membership to the YMCA.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy school.
• Current/valid Florida Radiation Therapy license required.
• Accreditation by American Registry of Radiologic Technology
• CPR certification.
• Minimum three years of relevant work experience
• Proficient in Aria

Florida Urology Partners is committed to diversity and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.