Radiation Therapist - Day Shift, Tech-Driven Patient Care

AdventHealth; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off from day one

403-B retirement plan

Parental leave—4 weeks 100%

Career development

Whole person well-being resources

Mental health resources and support

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Littleton, Colorado seeks a Radiation Therapist to evaluate imaging, verify prescriptions, and perform QA and positioning for treatment sessions. The role includes documenting in the patient record, ensuring accurate treatment parameters, and supporting student education within the department.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's in Radiation Therapy with ARRT eligibility or certification, strong English communication, and ability to manage after-hours coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred depending on unit.
• Registered Technologist – Therapy (ARRT) preferred/required as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prescribed imaging and make adjustments within 24 hours with documentation in EHR.
• Verify patient positioning, field orientation, and treatment parameters before each session.
• Perform morning QA on treatment unit and report equipment malfunctions.
• Assist with education experiences for students and maintain department supplies.
• Participate in after-hours on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Record and verify systems

Anatomical localization knowledge

Radiation therapy software

English fluency

Patient communication

Organization and scheduling

Education

Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Linear Accelerator

Treatment Planning System

PACS/EHR systems

Job description

AdventHealth in Littleton, Colorado seeks a Radiation Therapist to evaluate imaging, verify prescriptions, and perform QA and positioning for treatment sessions. The role includes documenting in the patient record, ensuring accurate treatment parameters, and supporting student education within the department.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's in Radiation Therapy with ARRT eligibility or certification, strong English communication, and ability to manage after-hours coverage as needed.