Moffitt Cancer Center
Job Summary
Radiation therapists work under the guidance of radiation oncologists to administer prescribed radiation treatment to cancer patients. Their responsibilities include performing patient treatments, machine warmups, calculations, simulations, and ensuring radiation safety measures. They operate specialized equipment, such as linear accelerators, delivering precise radiation to specific areas while closely monitoring patients, maintaining records, and providing emotional support. The role requires technical proficiency, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care. Responsibilities
Use the information from simulation, dosimetry, and radiation oncologists to consistently and accurately set up patients for daily treatments. Be aware of radiation safety policies related to equipment operation and patient protection. Perform and document treatments in accordance with treatment planning documentation, including 3D, IMRT, and CT simulation procedures. Perform linear accelerator warm‑up procedures, document variations, and report to physics/service. Perform CT simulator warm‑up procedures, document variations, and report to physics/service. Maintain equipment and report machine errors to physics/service as required. Credentials and Qualifications
Associate’s degree; high school diploma or GED may be considered if ARRT certification obtained prior to January 1 2015. BLS certification. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT(T) certification. Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT). Preferred Experience
1 year of previous radiation therapy experience. Experience with proton therapy. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Radiation therapists work under the guidance of radiation oncologists to administer prescribed radiation treatment to cancer patients. Their responsibilities include performing patient treatments, machine warmups, calculations, simulations, and ensuring radiation safety measures. They operate specialized equipment, such as linear accelerators, delivering precise radiation to specific areas while closely monitoring patients, maintaining records, and providing emotional support. The role requires technical proficiency, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care. Responsibilities
Use the information from simulation, dosimetry, and radiation oncologists to consistently and accurately set up patients for daily treatments. Be aware of radiation safety policies related to equipment operation and patient protection. Perform and document treatments in accordance with treatment planning documentation, including 3D, IMRT, and CT simulation procedures. Perform linear accelerator warm‑up procedures, document variations, and report to physics/service. Perform CT simulator warm‑up procedures, document variations, and report to physics/service. Maintain equipment and report machine errors to physics/service as required. Credentials and Qualifications
Associate’s degree; high school diploma or GED may be considered if ARRT certification obtained prior to January 1 2015. BLS certification. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT(T) certification. Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT). Preferred Experience
1 year of previous radiation therapy experience. Experience with proton therapy. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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