Radiation Therapist

About the role

SunState Medical Specialists (SMS), part of OneOncology, delivers community-based specialty care across Florida. With 105 physicians across urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS offers advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. The practice is expanding access to affordable, high-quality care and seeks top-tier Radiation Therapists to support this mission.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and construct immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
• Position patients accurately for simulation and treatment according to prescription.
• Administer prescribed radiation doses to specific body parts using established techniques and equipment.
• Document simulations, treatments, and patient care activities in the EMR.
• Assist with proper documentation across departments.
• Check radiation therapy and simulation equipment for proper operation following quality assurance and warm-up procedures.
• Report equipment problems following established procedures.
• Review prescriptions, diagnoses, patient charts, and identification before initiating treatment.
• Follow radiation protection principles (ALARA) for patient, self, and others.
• Observe and reassure patients during treatment; report unusual reactions to physicians.
• Respond to medical emergencies by calling 911, notifying physician, nurse, and supervisor, and documenting response times.
• Monitor and report side effects such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to appropriate staff.
• Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and families by answering questions and reinforcing physician advice.
• Coordinate and plan patient schedules to optimize resources.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Train or supervise students and assist with onboarding new Radiation Therapists.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions, including chart rounds.
• Perform documented chart reviews and report issues to Lead or Senior Therapist.
• Assign tasks via EMR to communicate pending work.
• Provide float coverage to other areas during idle time.
• Operate all types of radiation therapy machines and CT simulator technology, including 3D Conformal, IMRT, SRS/SBRT, IGRT, and Brachytherapy.
• Develop cross-training plans with Lead or Senior Therapist for unfamiliar equipment where allowed by licensure or certification.
• Maintain productive relationships with physics and dosimetry departments.
• Follow established practice patterns to ensure timely readiness of treatment plans and QA for patient treatment and follow-up.
• Follow Machine Problem Reporting procedures to ensure proper reporting per policy.
• Reconcile daily treatment counts with DTS counts and report inaccuracies daily.
• Assist with generating statistical reports as required by Administration (e.g., weekly patient forecasts).
• Understand potential after-hours and weekend therapist coverage assignments.
• Follow ARRT and ASRT codes of ethics and practice standards.
• Comply with all licensure and certification requirements per state law and company policy.
• Follow established policies for reporting treatment variances.
• Report work-related injuries to supervisor immediately.
• Attend regularly scheduled technical/clinical staff meetings.
• Participate in OSHA-related activities, including drills.
• Ensure completion of required competencies, mandatory training, and compliance activities.
• Monitor department supply levels and report shortages to supervisor before inventory reaches zero.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School for Radiation Therapy.
• ARRT Registered Technologist (T).
• State licensed where required.
• In good standing with all continuing education and license requirements.
• CPR certified.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate, including experience with:
  • Record & Verify Applications
  • Treatment Delivery Applications
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • OWANDTS
  • SMS Office Suite
  • #INDSMS