Radiation Therapist 1, $12000 Bonus, Key West, FT, VARIES

Baptist Health; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Florida is seeking a Radiation Therapist 1 to join the Oncology team. You will apply ionizing radiation under physician direction, ensuring patient safety and high-quality care in the Radiation Oncology Unit.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate degree in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Science with ARRT credential, and must have ARRT registration and Basic Life Support. This entry-level position supports the mission of Baptist Health and participates in performance

Qualifications

• Associates degree required in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Science with ARRT certification.
• ARRT registration and Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Certification must be awarded by an ARRT-accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Apply ionizing radiation to patients as instructed and prescribed by the physician.
• Interact with other areas of the Radiation Oncology department to support care quality.
• Support the department's Mission, Vision and Service Excellence philosophy.

Skills

Radiation therapy basics

Education

Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy

Associate degree in Radiologic Science with Radiation Therapy Certification

Job description

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $12,000
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Benefits

At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

The Radiation Therapist 1 is a licensed professional who under the general direction of the Chief Radiation Therapist contributes to the organizational plan of the Radiation Oncology Unit, to the quality of patient care and supports the institutional philosophy. The Radiation Therapist 1 is technically competent at the entry level, and is able to interact with other areas of the department. The Radiation Therapist 1 applies ionizing radiation to the patients as instructed and prescribed by the physician according to departmental standards, state guidelines, and Baptist Health System‘s policy and procedure. The Radiation Therapist 1 supports the Mission and Vision of the entity and department along with BHSF‘s Service Excellence philosophy. Estimated pay range for this position is $38.94 - $50.62 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

Degrees:

• Associates.

Licenses & Certifications

• ARRT Registered Technologist - Radiation Therapy.
• Basic Life Support.

Additional Qualifications

• Required: Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy or Associate in Radiologic Science with Radiation Therapy Certification and after 1/2015 an Associate degree with Radiation Therapy Certification.
• Possess a basic understanding of Radiation Oncology technical and theoretical components.
• Certification must be awarded by an institution accredited by ARRT.

EOE, including disability/vets