Radiation Therapist Specialist

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota Heights (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Radiation Therapist to support radiation therapy services in the Radiation Oncology_PAV department. You will work under the Radiation Oncologist and assist with treatment delivery, machine setup, and plan verification in a high-volume cancer program.

The role requires Florida licensure, ARRT certification, and completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program, with training in HDR/Brachytherapy and modern linear accelerators.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program is required.
• Current/active Florida Radiologic Technologist licensure is required.
• Training/competencies in HDR/Brachytherapy, Edge linear accelerator, SRS Cones, Align RT, Sim RT, MAP RT and Dose RT within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment, technology, software and procedures used in the cancer pavilion.
• Provide radiation therapy support under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist.
• Assist with treatment delivery and plan verification following designated treatment plans.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Education

Graduation from accredited Radiation Therapy Program

ARRT: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Florida Radiologic Technologist licensure

Job description

Department

Radiation Oncology_PAV

Job Summary

Provides radiation therapy support based on designated treatment plans under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist. Supports the equipment, technology, software and procedures utilized in the cancer pavilion, including HDR/Brachytherapy, Edge linear accelerator, Stereotactic Radiosurgery Cones and Align Radiation Therapy.

Required Qualifications

• Require graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• Require current/active State of Florida Radiologic Technologist licensure.
• Require training and competencies in the following specialties, or completion within one year of hire: - QA/Procedures for HDR/Brachytherapy - Edge linear accelerator - Stereotactic Radiosurgery Cones - Align RT, Sim RT, MAP RT and Dose RT

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year as a clinical Radiation Therapist.
• Prefer experience with Varian equipment (True Beam and Aria).

Required License and Certs

• ARRT: Amer Reg Rad Technologist
• BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/