Senior Radiation Therapist

Dean's Professional Services; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Dean's Professional Services is seeking an experienced Senior Radiation Therapist to lead and mentor in a Galveston oncology department. The role focuses on accurate delivery of complex treatments, QA, and collaboration with physicians, physicists, and leadership to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

The position is onsite, weekday-based with a competitive hourly pay starting at $59/hour, offering stability and opportunities for clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• Experience with Varian radiation therapy equipment.
• Certification in Computed Tomography (CT) and ARRT certification required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiation therapy treatment machines and CT simulators to deliver prescribed doses.
• Rotate across therapy units and simulation equipment following established protocols.
• Interpret and implement complex physician prescriptions and treatment plans.
• Maintain, audit and file electronic treatment records and documentation.
• Ensure radiation safety standards for patients, staff and trainees.
• Provide mentorship and clinical oversight to therapists and students.
• Monitor patient status during treatment and manage interruptions as needed.
• Educate patients and families on treatment procedures and expectations.
• Support QA activities including machine performance monitoring and calibration.
• Collaborate with medical and physics teams to ensure accurate dose delivery.
• Assist with workflow coordination, scheduling and patient throughput.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Associate degree in science-related field or AMA-accredited Radiation Therapy program

ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy

Texas Medical Board license in Medical Radiologic Technology

CT certification

BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Tools

Varian radiation therapy equipment

Job description

Senior Radiation Therapist

Location: Galveston, TX

Pay Rate: Starting at $59 hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Dean's Professional Services is seeking an experienced Senior Radiation Therapist to join a leading oncology department in Galveston, Texas . This onsite, weekday role offers exceptional compensation, long-term stability, and the opportunity to provide clinical leadership while delivering advanced radiation therapy services in a high-quality patient care environment.

Position Overview

The Senior Radiation Therapist serves as a clinical and technical leader within the radiation oncology department. This role is responsible for the accurate delivery of complex radiation treatments, oversight and mentorship of staff therapists, and collaboration with physicians, physicists, and leadership to ensure the highest standards of patient safety, quality assurance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Accurately operate radiation therapy treatment machines and CT simulators to deliver prescribed radiation doses
• Rotate across all therapy units and simulation equipment while adhering to established protocols
• Interpret and implement complex physician prescriptions and computerized treatment plans
• Generate, maintain, and audit electronic treatment records and documentation
• Ensure strict compliance with radiation safety standards for patients, staff, and trainees
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and clinical oversight to staff therapists and students
• Monitor patient status during treatment; withhold treatment when clinically indicated and escape concerns appropriately
• Educate patients and families on treatment procedures and expectations
• Support machine performance monitoring, commissioning, calibration, and quality assurance activities
• Collaborate with medical and physics teams to ensure accurate dose delivery and field setup
• Assist with workflow coordination, scheduling, and patient throughput
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and procedure refinement
• Represent the department in meetings as delegated by leadership
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional treatment environment
• Participate in annual performance benchmarking and evaluations

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a science-related field or graduate of an AMA-accredited Radiation Therapy program
• ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (required)
• Active Texas Medical Board license in Medical Radiologic Technology
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience as a Radiation Therapist
• Experience with Varian radiation therapy equipment
• Certification in Computed Tomography (CT)
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and clinical decision-making skills

Why Join Dean's Professional Services?

• Highly competitive hourly pay reflective of senior-level expertise
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Long-term 12-month assignment with potential for extension or permanent placement
• Stable weekday schedule supporting work-life balance
• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge oncology environment
• Professional, collaborative, and compliance-driven culture

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 50,000 professionals across the nation. We match talent with opportunity - focusing on skill, experience, and culture fit.