Radiation Therapist

11th Hour Service; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

11th Hour Service is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver precise radiation treatments to oncology patients under the direction of a radiation oncologist. You will perform CT simulations, position patients, and create immobilization devices, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include treatment delivery, imaging, and documentation, along with collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• ARRT registration is active.
• BLS certification before orientation.
• Ability to position patients and equipment with precision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation treatments and verify patient identity, treatment area, dosage, and positioning.
• Complete CT simulations for 2-D, 3-D, and IMRT plans.
• Prepare treatment rooms, immobilization devices, and protection materials.
• Monitor patients during treatment and respond to adverse reactions or emergencies.
• Educate patients on procedures, side effects, and care of radiated areas.
• Maintain accurate electronic treatment records, imaging, dosage documentation, and billing charges.
• Collaborate with oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and support staff.
• Support brachytherapy procedures, scheduling, QA, and student instruction.
• Participate in on-call coverage, shift work, and mandatory overtime.

Skills

Patient communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Precision in positioning

Adolescent/geriatric care

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy program

Tools

ARRT Certification

Job description

Job description.

Employment: Full-time, onsite.

Incentives: $15,000 sign-on bonus and up to $7,500 in relocation assistance.

Position Overview:

The Radiation Therapist provides direct treatment to oncology patients under the direction of a radiation oncologist. The role is responsible for accurately delivering radiation therapy, completing CT simulations, positioning patients, creating immobilization devices, documenting treatment plans, and maintaining strict radiation safety and quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver prescribed radiation treatments and verify patient identity, treatment area, dosage, and positioning.
• Complete CT simulations for 2-D, 3-D, and IMRT treatment plans.
• Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, immobilization devices, and radiation protection materials.
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and respond appropriately to adverse reactions or emergencies.
• Educate patients on treatment procedures, side effects, and care of radiated areas.
• Maintain accurate electronic treatment records, imaging, dosage documentation, and billing charges.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other support professionals.
• Support brachytherapy procedures, treatment scheduling, daily quality assurance, and student instruction.
• Participate in on-call coverage, shift work, and mandatory overtime when required.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• Active registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification before completing orientation.
• Ability to position patients and equipment with a high degree of precision and reproduce treatment setups consistently.
• Strong patient communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Benefits:

The organization offers a zero-deductible health plan, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement matching, life and disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, wellness incentives, employee assistance resources, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible schedule.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance.