Radiation Therapist

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $8,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Port St Lucie, FL, is seeking a Radiation Therapist to implement prescribed treatments and collaborate with physicians to deliver individualized care in a fast-paced oncology setting. Join a nationally recognized team at Saint Lucie West Med Center for hands-on experience with advanced radiation technology.

The position offers a sign‑on bonus and requires Florida licensure, ARRT, CAHEA education, and BLS, with a 12-hour shift schedule and rotating duties to

Qualifications

• Graduate from CAHEA-approved program or registry eligible.
• Board certified ARRT in good standing (R.T.(R) (T)).
• Current Florida licensure to practice radiation therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed radiation therapy to patients as directed by a physician.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans with physicians and dosimetrists.
• Monitor patient condition and document adverse reactions.
• Educate patients according to department protocols.
• Position patients and configure equipment accurately.
• Ensure proper operation and safety of equipment including accelerator.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient Care

Verbal & Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

CAHEA-approved School of Radiation Therapy or registry eligible

ARRT Registered Radiation Therapist

Florida licensure

BLS Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Title

Radiation Therapist

Location

Port St Lucie

Facility

Saint Lucie West Med Center

Department

Radiation Oncology-Cancer Institute

Job Code

000271

Shift

Days

Schedule

12:00am-12:00am

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Details

• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000.

Join the Cleveland Clinic team down in sunny Florida, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Radiation Therapist, you will implement prescribed treatments to patients with various forms of cancer. Radiation is administered in therapeutic doses and can send certain localized forms of cancer into remission. It can also be used to prevent the recurrence of particularly malignant forms of cancer after they have been removed during surgery. In this role, your work is an essential element of our innovative care plan designed to aid the cancer fighting journey. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families, all while gaining hands‑on experience in a technologically advanced and fast‑paced healthcare environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop and learn state‑of‑the‑art technology in the Radiation Oncology field. We are always looking at new techniques and innovations. Our team values training and supporting our caregivers in attending new learning opportunities and workshops, sharing ideas and growing within our department.

A caregiver in this position works 8-hour days between 7:00AM - 6:00PM. Working extended days, depending on business needs, may be required. Call requirements.

This caregiver will rotate between St. Lucie West and the Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin North Hospital.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide therapeutic and patient care services to deliver radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician.
• Determine and deliver appropriate patient treatment plans in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
• Monitor and document the patient's condition and report any adverse reactions.
• Assess and educate patients according to specific department protocols.
• Position patients and select anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
• Check and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of a CAHEA approved School of Radiation Therapy technology or registry eligible
• Board certified Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R) (T) (ARRT) in good standing
• Current state of Florida licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Experience with Radiation Oncology‑specific electronic medical records
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience with External Radiation Therapy, IMRT, IGRT and CT Simulation
• Aria, Truebeam and Siemens CT sim experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping, reaching and lifting.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull over 100 lbs.
• Dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
• Safe Operating Procedure for x-ray generating equipment.
• Ability to work the hours of operation - flexible.
• Ability to take "call" on weekdays and weekends based on a rotational schedule.
• Ability to float to other CCHS facilities when needed.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origi