The Radiation Therapist plans and administers high-quality radiotherapy to oncology patients using advanced equipment and established safety standards. Key duties include positioning patients for treatment, documenting care in the EMR, and coordinating with physics and dosimetry departments.
Why Join Us?
SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.
Job Description
The Radiation Therapist coordinates, plans, and administers high quality and comprehensive age/disease appropriate radiotherapy to oncology patients of all age groups by utilizing equipment, computers, and established techniques to ensure a positive patient experience. Demonstrating radiation safety standards with patient and staff members is essential.Your key responsibilities:
Prepare or construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, or protection devices
Position patients for simulation and treatment with accuracy, according to prescription
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards
Properly document simulations, treatments and patient care activities in the EMR
Assists other department with matters of proper documentation
Check radiation therapy and simulation equipment to ensure proper operation following established quality assurance and warm-up procedures
Report machine and equipment problems following the established procedure
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification before initiating treatment
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others- ALARA
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician
Respond to medical emergencies by calling 911 and notifying the physician, nurse and supervisor on duty immediately as well as document the time 911 is called and the time responders arrive
Check for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess patient’s reaction to treatment; notify appropriate staff (Lead/Sr. Therapist, Nurse or Physician)
Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physician’s advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care
Efficiently coordinate and plan patient schedule(s) to optimize resources
Interact with both internal and external customers professionally
Train or supervise students and assist with acclimating newly hired Radiation Therapists
Attend and participate in mandatory work-related meetings and training sessions including chart rounds
Perform documented chart reviews and report issues to the Lead or Sr. Therapist
Assign tasks using the electronic health record- EMR to communicate pending work
Provide float coverage during idle time to other areas of operation
Depending on the location, the Radiation Therapist must be able to operate all types of radiation therapy machines and CT simulator technology at assigned location utilizing the latest treatment techniques including 3D Conformal, IMRT, SRS/SBRT, IGRT, and Brachytherapy
Develop plan with Lead or Sr. Therapist to cross-train on equipment and technology where unfamiliar but allowed under licensure or certification
Maintain a productive relationship with the physics and dosimetry departments.
Follow established practice patterns to ensure the timely readiness of treatment plans, including QA for initiating patient treatment and follow-up
Follow the established Machine Problem Reporting process to ensure proper reporting is complete per policy
Reconcile daily treatment counts to the captured DTS counts to ensure accuracy and report inaccuracies to the Lead/Sr. Therapist daily
Assist with generating statistical reports as required by Administration (i.e. weekly patient forecasts)
Understand the possibility for after hours and weekend therapist coverage as assigned
Follow the code of ethics and practice standards set by the ARRT and ASRT
Compliant with all licensure and certification requirements to perform job as required by state law and company policy
Follow established policies and procedures for reporting treatment variances
Reports work related injuries to the supervisor immediately.
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled technical/clinical staff meetings
Participate in OSHA related activities, including drills
Ensure that required competencies and mandatory training and compliance activities are completed as assigned
Monitors supply levels of department and reports to supervisor before zero inventories
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an approved School for Radiation Therapy
ARRT Registered Technologist (T)
State licensed (mandatory where required)
Must be in good standing with all CE and license requirements.
CPR certified
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Computer literate, to include experience with the following:
Record & Verify Applications
Treatment Delivery Applications
Electronic Medical Record
OWAN
DTS
MS Office Suite
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Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved School for Radiation Therapy and be an ARRT Registered Technologist with required state licensure. CPR certification and proficiency with Record & Verify and EMR applications are also required.
Florida employers often look for radiation therapists who can start with current ARRT registration, state licensure, CPR, and hands-on Record & Verify and EMR experience. These roles can be competitive because clinics want candidates who can deliver precise treatment, work smoothly with oncology teams, and adapt quickly to patient flow. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and software experience before applying.
