Radiation Therapist

WVU Medicine

. Accurately record, interpret, and administer treatment prescribed by radiation oncologists .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering radiation therapy, including patient positioning, treatment planning, and quality assurance. Proficient in operating imaging equipment and educating patients about treatment processes and side effects.

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Radiation Therapy AdministrationCT Scanner OperationPatient EducationBoard Certification by ARRTBasic Life Support Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient PositioningTreatment PlanningImage AnalysisMonitor Unit CalculationQuality AssuranceCPT CodingSimulation ProceduresRadiation Treatment TechniquesEquipment OperationClinical Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsLogic and Reasoning SkillsCustomer Service OrientationMentoring and Training

Tools & Technologies

Linear AcceleratorsGamma KnifeHDR EquipmentRadiation Therapy SoftwareImaging Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Radiation Therapist LicensureARRT Certification in Radiation TherapyBasic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Radiation OncologyPatient CareClinical Progress MonitoringQuality StandardsAccreditation Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accurately record, interpret, and administer treatment prescribed by radiation oncologists
Take daily images, analyze them, and adjust patient positioning to ensure accurate treatment
Operate a CT scanner during simulation to obtain images for anatomical localization and outlining
Educate patients about treatment and simulation procedures and potential radiation side effects
Monitor patients’ clinical progress and emotional needs
Refer patients to physicians, nurses, or social service professionals when necessary
Administer external radiation therapy as prescribed for curative or palliative treatment
Verify patient positioning, treatment equipment orientation, and treatment beam placement using daily and weekly chart reviews and image guidance
Perform simulations and localization and produce images for treatment planning and verification
Calculate monitor units for emergent simulations after normal department hours
Prepare immobilization, treatment, and protection devices
Assist radiation oncologists, medical dosimetrists, and medical physicists with radiation treatment plans
Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and families regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care
Perform patient treatment and imaging procedures according to department quality standards
Perform daily equipment warm-up and quality checks, document QA, and report variances to medical physics
Determine technical charges and assign appropriate CPT codes
Participate in departmental meetings and process-improvement activities
Maintain professional and technical competencies required by the organization and accreditation/licensing bodies
Train and mentor students from Radiation Therapy Technology Programs and provide feedback and assessments
Schedule simulation and treatment procedures while coordinating department schedules and patient appointments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current licensure as a Radiation Therapist through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board
Board certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire
State criminal background check and Federal background check if applicable, as required for regulated areas
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent logic and reasoning skills
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Ability to differentiate shades of gray on a black-and-white monitor or photograph
Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and carry up to 20 pounds
Ability to see details at close range
Ability to work in a large clinical area and interact with physicians, nurses, dosimetrists, physicists, and support staff
Ability to work with computers and computer monitors
Ability to work around radiation-producing equipment, including linear accelerators, gamma knife, and/or HDR