Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Dosimetrist, Radiation Therapy Physicist and/or the Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist will treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments according to treatment plan.
- The Radiation Therapist must maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions with strict adherence to safety responsibilities and guidelines.
Requirements
- Associate's degree preferred
- One year of experience in radiation therapy highly preferred
- Experience with hematology/oncology/radiation oncology patients in a clinic or hospital is a plus
- Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills
- Must be detail-oriented, ability to exercise independent judgment, the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to assess patient needs and condition is essential
- Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, diversity awareness
- Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters
- Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation)
- Fluent in English with excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong customer focus
- Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence
- Self‑motivated and self‑starter with ability work independently with limited supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
- A valid Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT/RTT) license required
- ARRT Certified
- BLS Certified
- CPR Certified
- Valid state Driver’s License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in administering radiation treatments while maintaining detailed records and adhering to safety guidelines. Possesses strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and effective communication skills essential for patient care in oncology settings.
Hard Skills
- Radiation Therapy
- Patient Care
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Data Record Maintenance
- Emergency Response
- Hematology/Oncology Experience
- Oncology Treatment Planning
Soft Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Conflict Management
- Diplomacy
- Diversity Awareness
Certifications & Qualifications
- ARRT Certified
- BLS Certified
- CPR Certified
Industry Keywords
- Radiation Oncology
- Cancer Treatment
- Clinical Experience
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Operational Excellence