Radiation Therapist - Patient-Centered Cancer Care Expert

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join the treatment team, working with clinical physicists, dosimetrists, and therapists to deliver daily radiation treatments accurately and safely. You will rotate across treatment units and gain exposure to CT simulation to support treatment planning.

This role emphasizes patient care, equipment operation, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality cancer care.

Qualifications

• Radiation Therapy Certificate of Completion from approved program.
• Bachelor's degree preferred to operate treatment machines.
• Proficient with CT Simulation and treatment planning software.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients and verify patient identity.
• Prepare room, equipment, and immobilization devices per prescription.
• Position patients and document treatments in charts.
• Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for safe delivery.
• Schedule treatments and manage daily workflows.

Skills

Patient care

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Radiation safety

Documentation

Education

Radiation Therapy Certificate

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Aria

IX

Halcyon

TruBeam

Portal imaging

Epic

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join the treatment team, working with clinical physicists, dosimetrists, and therapists to deliver daily radiation treatments accurately and safely. You will rotate across treatment units and gain exposure to CT simulation to support treatment planning.

This role emphasizes patient care, equipment operation, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality cancer care.