Radiation Therapist (ARRT Certified)

Requirements

• Experience as a Radiation Therapist in a Radiation Oncology, cancer center, or hospital-based oncology setting.
• Experience operating Varian Linear Accelerators.
• CT Simulation experience.
• Experience with IMRT, IGRT, 3DCRT, and image-guided radiation therapy workflows.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment.
• Strong understanding of radiation therapy treatment delivery and oncology patient care.
• Required Qualifications
• ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy [ARRT (T)].
• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accurately follow complex treatment plans and protocols.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary Radiation Oncology team.
• Why Vanderbilt Health
• Benefits available on Day One for eligible full-time employees.
• Advanced radiation therapy technology and equipment.
• Practice within a nationally recognized Radiation Oncology pro

Benefits

Additional Information

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Radiation Oncology/Therapists Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY The radiation therapist is an integral part of the radiation oncology treatment team. This person is responsible for the accurate delivery of therapeutic radiation treatments to patients and simulations for patient treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist. The therapist must have a thorough understanding of the rationale for radiation therapy as well as skills in patient assessment and interpersonal communication. . Radiation Therapist (ARRT Certified) Location: The Vanderbilt Clinic - Nashville, TN Department: Radiation Oncology Schedule: Full-Time Vanderbilt Health is seeking an ARRT-certified Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Oncology team at The Vanderbilt Clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to provide advanced radiation therapy treatments utilizing state-of-the-art technology within a nationally recognized academic medical center. As a Radiation Therapist, you will play an essential role in delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate cancer care to both adult and pediatric patients. Working alongside radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and fellow radiation therapists, you will help provide exceptional patient care while utilizing advanced treatment technologies, including Varian Linear Accelerators, CT Simulation, IMRT, IGRT, and image-guided radiation therapy. This position is ideal for an experienced Radiation Therapist seeking to practice at the top of scope within a collaborative, patient-centered Radiation Oncology program dedicated to innovation, clinical excellence, and outstanding patient outcomes. Position Responsibilities Deliver prescribed external beam radiation therapy treatments safely and accurately. Operate Varian Linear Accelerators and perform daily machine warm-ups, quality checks, and equipment verifications. Perform CT Simulation procedures to support radiation treatment planning. Support treatment delivery utilizing 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT), Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), and Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT). Prepare and utilize immobilization devices to ensure accurate patient positioning and treatment reproducibility. Verify treatment parameters in collaboration with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and medical physicists. Review treatment documentation and maintain accurate records within the electronic medical record (EMR). Adhere to all radiation safety standards, quality assurance procedures, and regulatory requirements. Educate patients and families regarding radiation therapy procedures and treatment expectations. Provide compassionate support throughout the patient's cancer treatment journey. Collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members. Support treatment services for both adult and pediatric oncology populations. Contribute to efficient clinic workflow and daily operations.

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