Radiation Therapist - Per Diem, Patient-Centered Care

Penn Medicine; Berwyn (PA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Radiation Therapist for per diem coverage at Penn Medicine Valley Forge. The role involves accurate delivery of daily radiation treatments, CT simulation exposure, and close collaboration with clinicians, physicists, and dosimetrists.

Qualified candidates will have a Radiation Therapy Technology certificate and preferably a Bachelor’s degree; familiarity with Epic/MedView and radiation therapy equipment is desired.

Qualifications

• Completion of approved Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and exact directives to patients and caregivers.
• Prepare room and equipment per prescription and immobilization needs.
• Position patients and operate treatment devices to ensure accurate delivery.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintain safety standards throughout procedures.
• Coordinate with team to schedule treatments and update patient charts.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Safety Protocols

Communication

Education

Radiation Therapy Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Aria System

IX/Halcyon/TruBeam

Protons

Portal Imaging

EPIC/MedView

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Radiation Therapist for per diem coverage at Penn Medicine Valley Forge. The role involves accurate delivery of daily radiation treatments, CT simulation exposure, and close collaboration with clinicians, physicists, and dosimetrists.

Qualified candidates will have a Radiation Therapy Technology certificate and preferably a Bachelor’s degree; familiarity with Epic/MedView and radiation therapy equipment is desired.