Radiation Therapist: Impactful Oncology Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver ionizing radiation therapy per physician prescription, ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will verify consent and patient identity, perform daily dose checks, and maintain precise treatment records while supporting QA and immobilization processes.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program, ARRT eligibility with certification within 12 months, and strong communication and safety skills to protect

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy.
• Registry eligible for ARRT; must obtain ARRT certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inform patient that ionizing radiation therapy will be administered per prescription.
• Verify informed consent and patient identity.
• Perform daily dose checks and confirm chart details (prescription, diagnosis, consent).
• Prepare treatment room and position patient for therapy; ensure comfort and safety.
• Maintain treatment records and QA checks on equipment; assist in immobilization and dosimetry procedures.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Radiation safety

Dose calculations

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy

Tools

Equipment maintenance

Dosimetry procedures

Block making/calibration

Multi-leaf collimator

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver ionizing radiation therapy per physician prescription, ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will verify consent and patient identity, perform daily dose checks, and maintain precise treatment records while supporting QA and immobilization processes.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program, ARRT eligibility with certification within 12 months, and strong communication and safety skills to protect