Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - Days (019)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Alabama seeks a skilled Radiation Therapist for its Radiation Oncology department. The ideal candidate will join a nationally ranked institution known for supporting employees' professional growth. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, administering ionizing radiation, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Radiation Therapy.
• Must obtain certification in Radiation Therapy within 18 months if eligible.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop radiation therapy treatment plans.
• Administer radiation treatments per physician prescriptions.
• Prepare treatment rooms and explain procedures to patients.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Radiation Treatment Administration

Technical Skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited School of Radiation Therapy

Job description

Job Description - Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - Days (019) (T227543)

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - Days (019) - ( T227543 )

Compensation: Pay Range: $32.25 - $52.40 / hour. Benefits for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility, and more. UAB Medicine offers various resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer with over 1,200 beds and 200+ clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. As part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and research. Recognitions include U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama; America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer by Forbes (2021); Level I Trauma Center; NCI-Designated Cancer Center; and more. Our success stems from a supportive and inclusive culture that fosters career growth, skill diversification, and advancement opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing radiation therapy treatment plans.
• Administer ionizing radiation treatments according to physician prescriptions.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare treatment rooms.
• Explain procedures to patients and monitor sessions for changes in condition.
• Perform CT simulations and block cutting duties.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Radiation Therapy.
• Work experience does NOT substitute for minimum education requirements.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Technologist with Radiation Therapy Designation (R.T.(T)) by ARRT.
• If eligible, certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.