Radiation Therapist Cancer Center

CommonSpirit Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer radiation treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist. You will operate linear accelerators and CT scanners, maintain patient records, and ensure precise treatment delivery.

The role requires compassionate patient care across ages, strong communication, and adherence to QA checks. You will perform simulations, create blocks, and support patients through a challenging cancer treatment journey.

Qualifications

• Completion of a JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• ARRT (T) boards completed within 6 months of hire.
• BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet patient using AIDET, verify identity, review chart for treatment parameters and prescriptions.
• Inform patients and families about treatment and answer questions.
• Prepare patients for treatment and position equipment per plan.
• Take portal films or IGRT scans to verify setup and treatment accuracy.
• Verify prescribed ionizing radiation dosage per physician.
• Monitor patient throughout treatment using video monitors and intercom.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Patient care

CT imaging

Quality Assurance

Communication

AIDET protocol

Education

JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Tools

Linear accelerators

CT scanners

IGRT

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiation Therapist , you will utilize your expertise by administering radiation treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist.

Every day you will maintain daily records on each patient. Performs simulations and makes custom blocks. Participates in Quality Assurance monitoring and quality control checks on the equipment. Cares for patients of all ages, with a variety of malignant and/or sometimes benign diseases.

To be successful in this role, you must perfectly balance advanced technical precision with deep emotional intelligence. You'll operate complex equipment like linear accelerators and CT scanners to administer life-saving cancer treatments while building long-term, empathetic relationships with patients who see you daily for weeks.

• Greets patient utilizing AIDET, verifies patient in identification, reviews chart for proper radiation treatment parameters and physician prescriptions
• Informs patients and families about the treatment process and answers questions
• Prepares patients for treatment. Positions equipment according to plan
• Takes portal films or IGRT scans to ensure treatment protocols are accurately set up and followed
• Verifies proper dosage of ionizing radiation for patient as prescribed by physician
• Monitors patient throughout treatment process by checking video monitors and intercom

Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus plus $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!!

Job Requirements

Education

• Satisfactory completion of a JRCERT accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Licenses & Certifications

• ARRT (T) boards completion within in 6 month of hire
• BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire

Where You'll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.