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Radiation Therapists deliver radiation to patients for therapeutic purposes. Provide appropriate patient care and safety; apply problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills in the administration of prescribed treatment protocols, tumor localization, and dosimetry; and maintain appropriate patient records. The role is concerned with the principles of radiation protection for the patient, therapist, and others while performing these responsibilities. Responsibilities include administering a prescribed course of radiation therapy, providing patient care during treatment, maintaining accurate treatment records, evaluating treatment delivery components, and ensuring quality care for patients undergoing radiation therapy. Additional duties may include tumor localization, dosimetry, patient follow‑up, and patient education.
Key Responsibilities
Follow radiation oncologist prescriptions to develop precise treatment plans.
Localize the treatment volume using simulators and/or CT scans.
Develop patient treatment plans using localization data and planning computers.
Explain procedures to patients.
Position patients on treatment couches.
Identify surface bones and outline the entry area with a skin marker.
Comply with National Patient Safety Goals.
Contribute to improving clinical patient safety.
Provide on‑call services as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Required Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Required Licensure and Certifications
Must be registered by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
State of Kentucky license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 5 days of employment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of all radiation oncology techniques, oncologic pathology, anatomy and physiology, treatment planning procedures, and dosimetry. Must have detailed knowledge of all equipment and computers utilized in the department.
Location Saint Joseph London – a 150‑bed regional hospital founded in 1926, located on a 52‑acre healing environment. The hospital offers private patient rooms overlooking a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five consecutive years (2020‑2024). Saint Joseph London is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system with approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Pay Range $36.42 – $54.17 per hour
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Key Responsibilities
Follow radiation oncologist prescriptions to develop precise treatment plans.
Localize the treatment volume using simulators and/or CT scans.
Develop patient treatment plans using localization data and planning computers.
Explain procedures to patients.
Position patients on treatment couches.
Identify surface bones and outline the entry area with a skin marker.
Comply with National Patient Safety Goals.
Contribute to improving clinical patient safety.
Provide on‑call services as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Required Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Required Licensure and Certifications
Must be registered by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
State of Kentucky license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 5 days of employment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of all radiation oncology techniques, oncologic pathology, anatomy and physiology, treatment planning procedures, and dosimetry. Must have detailed knowledge of all equipment and computers utilized in the department.
Location Saint Joseph London – a 150‑bed regional hospital founded in 1926, located on a 52‑acre healing environment. The hospital offers private patient rooms overlooking a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five consecutive years (2020‑2024). Saint Joseph London is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system with approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Pay Range $36.42 – $54.17 per hour
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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