Radiation Therapist — Precise Cancer Care

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD seeks a radiation therapist to operate specialized equipment, prepare treatment areas, and monitor patients during therapy sessions. You will explain procedures, position patients, and ensure comfort while adhering to prescribed treatment plans.

Requires a 2 year radiation therapy training, ARRT registration, Maryland license and CPR certification. Not applicable experience is noted; weekend on-call is required as part of duties.

Qualifications

• 2 year training program in radiation therapy.
• Registered by ARRT and licensed by the State of Maryland, CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Reviews treatment charts and ensures correct prescription and dose delivery.
• Maintains caring and supportive atmosphere for patients and staff.
• Delivers treatment as prescribed and documents treatment records accurately.
• Explains procedures to patients and refers questions appropriately.
• Maintains QA of the treatment machine under supervision.
• Produces portal images and adjusts treatment fields as scheduled.
• Participates in chart rounds and QI meetings; on-call coverage weekends.
• Supports the RQI program at GBMC hospital.

Skills

Radiation therapy knowledge

Education

2 year training program in radiation therapy

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD seeks a radiation therapist to operate specialized equipment, prepare treatment areas, and monitor patients during therapy sessions. You will explain procedures, position patients, and ensure comfort while adhering to prescribed treatment plans.

Requires a 2 year radiation therapy training, ARRT registration, Maryland license and CPR certification. Not applicable experience is noted; weekend on-call is required as part of duties.