Radiation Therapist

Summary

Moffitt Cancer Center at South Shore is a 75,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility located on 9 acres in Ruskin. Advanced technology throughout the building allows for improvements in patient experience and clinical outcomes.

Moffitt at South Shore offers a wide range of services to patients, including cancer screenings, diagnostic imaging, blood draw and clinical labs, medical oncology clinics, radiation therapy and infusion services.

We also provide specialized oncology services through the following clinical programs:

• Breast Oncology Program
• Cutaneous Oncology Program
• Gastrointestinal Oncology Program
• Genitourinary Oncology Program
• Head and Neck Oncology Program
• Malignant Hematology Program

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. Operating specialized equipment, such as linear accelerators, they deliver precise radiation to specific areas of the body while closely monitoring patients, maintaining records, and providing emotional support. This role requires technical proficiency, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

• Use simulation, dosimetry, and Radiation Oncologists information to consistently and accurately set up patients for daily treatments.
• Be aware of radiation safety policies as they relate to the operation of the equipment and protection of the patient.
• Perform and document treatments in accordance with the planning documentation provided by simulation, dosimetry, and Radiation Oncologist. Able to perform radiation therapy procedures including but not limited to 3D, IMRT, and CT Simulation.
• Perform Linear Accelerator warm‑up procedures. Document variations and elevate to Physics/Service.
• Perform CT simulator warm‑up procedures. Document variations and elevate to Physics/Service.
• Maintain equipment and report machine errors to Physics/Service as required.

• Associate's degree; if a high school diploma/ GED is presented, ARRT certification obtained prior to January 1, 2015 will be considered in lieu of an Associate degree.
• BLS certification
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT(T)
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)

• 1 year of previous radiation therapy experience.