Radiation Therapist Job at Parrish Medical Center (Titusville)

Radiation Therapist

Parrish Medical Center

Location:
United States , Titusville

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Radiation Therapist reports to the Lead Radiation Therapist. The Radiation Therapist, under direct supervision of the radiation oncologist, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated treatment area and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. The Radiation Therapist adheres to the Parrish Medical Center / Parrish Radiation Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards as well as ASRT standards for this position. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.

Job Responsibility:

Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments as prescribed under the direction of a radiation oncologist and Medical Physicist
Accurately enters and maintains patient daily treatment parameters into electronic medical record / record and verify
Apply the principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patients, self and others
Applying principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
Reviews treatment record prior to treatment or simulation utilizing the timeout procedure, to identify correct patient, correct treatment area and correct parameters of the prescription
Reports deviations from the standard or planned treatment to the medical physicist and radiation oncologist
Participates in weekly meeting(s) with the center director
Creates and maintains a therapist work/vacation schedule
Assists in evaluation of center employees
Maintains a daily spreadsheet of patients treated, on hold, simulated and other data as required
Reviews patient treatment charts for accuracy
Participate in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students as needed
Assists in maintaining the daily patient treatment schedule, simulation schedule and submitting correct billing information
Accurately cuts electron blocks, when applicable
Preforms patient simulations utilizing a CT for treatment planning. Documenting patient simulation setup parameters for treatment
Accurately makes and records information regarding custom molds and positioning devices
Accurately completes simple mu calculations as required
Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan
Maintains professional, clean, safe, and organized work environment
Coordinates, performs and monitors daily quality control procedures for all treatment equipment
Performs similar or related duties as assigned
Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area

Requirements:

Graduate from a 2-year accredited (JRCERT) radiation therapy technology program
One (1) year or more experience as an RT (T)
ARRT RT (T) certification required
Valid Florida DOH Radiology Technology License
BCLS through The American Heart Association (within 90 days of employment)

What we offer:

Benefits Start on Day 1
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Program
Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
Annual Accrual of 104 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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