Radiation Therapist: Precise Patient Care & Growth

Boston Medical Center; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free parking

Bus pass

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation treatments, coordinate care with oncologists and nursing staff, and uphold a high standard of patient comfort. You will review treatment charts, configure beam parameters, ensure proper setup, perform quality assurance, document daily treatments, and participate in chart rounds and QA meetings.

Requirements include ARRT registration, Maryland licensure, Heart Saver CPR, and a 2‑year radiation therapy

Qualifications

• 2 year training in radiation therapy.
• ARRT certification and Maryland license.
• CPR certification (Heart Saver).

Responsibilities

• Reviews patients' treatment charts for prescription, monitor units, prescribed dose and set up parameters to accurately deliver a course of radiation therapy.
• Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors, medical staff, and coworkers on a consistent basis.
• Delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan; reports deviations to chief therapist/physicist.
• Assures the quality and accuracy of treatment delivery with proper documentation of treatment records.
• Explains procedures to patient and family; refers medical questions to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in rotating on-call for emergency treatment coverage on weekends.
• Performs quality assurance of the treatment machine under supervision; supports daily treatment scheduling.

Skills

Equipment operation

Radiation physics

Radiobiology

Anatomy & physiology

Quality assurance

Patient care

Education

2 year training program in radiation therapy

Tools

ARRT

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation treatments, coordinate care with oncologists and nursing staff, and uphold a high standard of patient comfort. You will review treatment charts, configure beam parameters, ensure proper setup, perform quality assurance, document daily treatments, and participate in chart rounds and QA meetings.

Requirements include ARRT registration, Maryland licensure, Heart Saver CPR, and a 2‑year radiation therapy