Radiation Therapist

Lehigh Valley Health Network

. Administer prescribed radiation therapy in accordance with applicable standards, policies, values, and mission .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeAllentown • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering radiation therapy, monitoring patient care, and adhering to safety regulations. Proficient in training and mentoring staff while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards and practices.

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Radiation Therapy AdministrationPatient MonitoringBLS CertificationT CertificationElectronic Health Records

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Hard Skills

Radiation TherapyPatient CareCT SimulationTreatment SchedulingRadiation Equipment MonitoringProblem SolvingData RecordingCPRWeight Lifting (40-50 lbs)Safety Regulations Compliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationConfidentialityInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical AbilityMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationT Certification

Industry Keywords

Radiation OncologyPatient TreatmentHealthcare StandardsIrradiation-Area CareSide-Effect Prevention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer prescribed radiation therapy in accordance with applicable standards, policies, values, and mission
Deliver radiation therapy and continuously monitor patients during treatment
Schedule daily treatment appointments, answer patient questions, and explain procedures
Liaise between patients and care team members
Reinforce guidance regarding treatment reactions, irradiation-area care, and side-effect prevention or treatment
Observe patients for unusual reactions or events
Monitor radiation equipment inventory and follow radiation-exposure safety regulations
Participate in CT simulation and other treatments or procedures
Participate in on-call duties, if applicable
Keep current with developments, trends, and techniques in radiation therapy and equipment
Train and mentor students, new radiation therapists, and new employees
Train and support radiation therapists on department equipment and procedures
Travel between LVHN/LVPG Radiation Oncology sites as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s Degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent, or Technical School Diploma from an Accredited Radiation Therapy Program
Analytical ability to resolve problems using basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles
Ability to keep confidential patient and team member information
Ability to exchange factual information, schedule appointments, record treatment data, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and relay patient needs
Knowledge and experience with electronic health records
BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association within 90 days
T (Radiation Therapy) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within 180 days
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking
Ability to perform role-specific activities including kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR
Ability to work day shift, 8:00am–4:30pm
Ability to travel between LVHN/LVPG Radiation Oncology sites as necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus eligibility for qualified candidates