Radiation Therapist: Precision Cancer Treatment Expert

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to accurately deliver prescribed radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring precision and patient comfort.

You will position patients, operate advanced radiation equipment, perform daily QA, and monitor patients throughout treatment with compassionate, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include patient simulations, assisting with immobilization devices, dosimetry support, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or an equivalent
• Medical Radiographer: TX
• Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days

Responsibilities

• Performs patient’s simulations under direction of physician, including patient alignment, portal marking and chart documentation
• Assists in fabrication and/or designs patient immobilization and treatment devices (e.g., vaculocks, bolus, aquaplast masks)
• Assists in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters
• Provides patient and family education regarding simulation and treatment procedures
• Monitors patient for treatment reactions and reports to physician/nurse
• Assists in emergency procedures as necessary

Education

JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy program

TX Medical Radiographer license

Job description

St. Joseph Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to accurately deliver prescribed radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring precision and patient comfort.

You will position patients, operate advanced radiation equipment, perform daily QA, and monitor patients throughout treatment with compassionate, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include patient simulations, assisting with immobilization devices, dosimetry support, and education for patients and families.