Registered Radiation Therapist – Full Time First Shift

Valley Health

. Provide daily care of cancer patients .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeWinchester • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $56 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in radiation therapy, including patient care, treatment planning, and quality assurance protocols. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare professionals and ensuring compliance with safety measures and documentation standards.

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Radiation TherapyPatient CareQuality AssuranceBLS CertificationARRT Registration

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Hard Skills

Treatment PlanningDosimetryPatient SimulationTumor LocalizationEmergency TreatmentCT Setup for IMRTField Size CalculationPatient PositioningEquipment SetupTreatment Documentation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsStrong Communication SkillsAnalytical Ability

Tools & Technologies

Radiation Treatment DevicesImmobilization DevicesElectronic Charting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ARRT RegistrationBLS CertificationAHA Certification

Industry Keywords

Radiation OncologyBrachytherapyPatient EducationQuality Assurance ProtocolsHealthcare Provider

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide daily care of cancer patients
Interpret and deliver radiation treatments according to prescriptions and radiation oncologist instructions
Perform patient simulations and provide clinical instruction for radiation therapy students
Participate in Brachytherapy procedures, on-call coverage, and treatment scheduling
Assist with treatment planning, tumor localization, and dosimetry
Triage sick patients to nursing for evaluation
Perform daily quality assurance protocols
Review prescriptions, diagnoses, charts, and patient identification
Schedule appointments and provide pre- and post-treatment education
Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, immobilization devices, field sizes, treatment devices, distances, and lead protection
Collaborate with physicists and dosimetrists at treatment initiation
Coordinate with supportive care physicians, nurses, and social workers
Acquire, check, process, and file treatment images
Transfer patients to the treatment couch and monitor IVs and other equipment
Monitor patients during treatment and assist with emergency treatment when necessary
Maintain patient markings according to physician direction
Reinforce treatment-care recommendations and change dressings as necessary
Ensure radiation safety measures and protocols are followed
Check daily charges and accurately document treatment doses
Use the original electronic chart and verify patient identity and treatment details during daily timeout
Set up CT for IMRT and 3-D patients and create immobilization devices for 2-D, 3-D, and IMRT patients
Document setup instructions and information required for dosimetry calculations
Update the simulation manual
Review documents and prepare blocks for next-day simulations
Work mandatory overtime and shift work when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy required
Registration through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required
New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation
Analytical ability to set up equipment properly and position and align patients and equipment to very close tolerances
Interpersonal skills to explain therapy and treatment programs to patients
Strong communication skills with physicians, staff, and physicists
Ability to communicate with and provide care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Machine warm-up required within 6 months of hire
Ability to run simulation alone optional
Lead HDR optional
Lead Stereotactic procedures optional

Benefits

Comp & perks

A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Health savings account
Flexible spending account for childcare
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Professional development
Discounts to on-campus dining