Radiation Therapy Specialist: Patient Care & Planning

Mosaic Life Care; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concierge services

Employee lounge

Wellness programs

Free parking

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation treatments and perform simulations to support planning. You will assist with patient setup, operate treatment equipment, and document progress in the EMR. This role requires precision, teamwork, and a focus on safety.

ARRT-certified or eligible, BLS required at hire, and experience with IMRT/3-D therapy is preferred. Some travel between facilities may be needed as part of coverage.

Qualifications

• ARRT-accredited training program in radiation therapy.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Six months of radiation therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with IMRT, 3-D therapy and brachytherapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and schedules daily radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Verifies treatment fields and patient positions with daily imaging.
• Performs weekly treatment chart checks for dose verification.
• Sets up treatment fields on machines, including CT-free planning and immobilization.
• Acquires CT images for treatment planning and archives images accordingly.
• Documents treatment fields using department software and EMR.
• Observes patients for side effects and communicates with care team.
• Ensures transport for inpatients as needed.
• Performs quality assurance procedures and supports the medical physicist.

Job description

Mosaic Life Care is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation treatments and perform simulations to support planning. You will assist with patient setup, operate treatment equipment, and document progress in the EMR. This role requires precision, teamwork, and a focus on safety.

ARRT-certified or eligible, BLS required at hire, and experience with IMRT/3-D therapy is preferred. Some travel between facilities may be needed as part of coverage.