Top cities
View all citiesBrowse
Free Resume Checker
Build your resume in your free account, then run the resume checker for an instant score plus healthcare-specific findings on licensure and clinical experience.
Build your resumeFree tools for healthcare professionals
LCMC Health·New Orleans, Louisiana
Radiation Therapist
The Radiation Therapist administers radiation treatments, monitors patient conditions, and assists oncologists with tumor localization and simulation. They are also responsible for equipment maintenance, safety inspections, and accurate documentation of all treatment procedures.
Your job is more than a job.
Participates in the simulation and treatment of complex treatment fields to achieve optimal treatment plans.
Responsible for providing various other radiation therapy procedures.
Day to Day GENERAL DUTIES Administers proper and responsible radiation to patients for radiation therapy.
Monitors the patient’s condition regularly while under treatment to look for abnormalities.
Assists the radiation oncologist in the localization of tumors.
Performs all simulations and treatment as ordered.
Performs simple dose calculations on patients as requested by radiation oncologist.
Records all treatments on patient chart as administered.
Performs daily warmup on equipment, documents and notifies physicist of any equipment out of tolerance and deemed faulty.
Verifies proper stock of equipment and supplies in treatment rooms in order to avoid treatment delays.
Maintains cleanliness of patient care areas.
Completes and accurately documents safety inspection of equipment and room according to procedure as assigned and notifies appropriate person of any variance.
Must Haves EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS 1 year of experience with Radiation Therapy equipment including Varian, GE, TOMO
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Does this position formally supervise employees? No
Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Touro Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments. It’s where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
Candidates must hold a Radiation Therapy certification and a Radiography certification, with at least one year of experience using Varian, GE, or TOMO equipment. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, and Basic Life Support certification is required.
Market context
Radiation therapist roles in Louisiana are specialized, with employers commonly screening for both Radiation Therapy and Radiography certifications, Basic Life Support, and experience with Varian, GE, or TOMO systems. Candidates can strengthen applications by clearly listing equipment experience and verifying current credentials; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits, drawn from the original job description, can reduce research time before applying.