Radiation Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled Radiation Therapist to join our team at WVU Medicine. As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a critical role in the cancer management team, working closely with radiation oncologists, medical dosimetrists, and medical physicists to deliver accurate and effective radiation therapy treatments.

• Administer external radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
• Assure that patient positioning, treatment equipment orientation, and treatment beam placement conform to treatment specifications.
• Perform simulations and localization according to established protocols and produce usable images for treatment planning and verification.
• Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization devices, treatment devices, and protection devices.
• Assist radiation oncologists, medical dosimetrists, and medical physicists in preparing physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans.
• Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families about treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Plan and perform procedures for patient treatment and imaging, meeting quality standards of the department.
• Determine technical charges based on procedure(s) performed and assign appropriate CPT code.
• Cooperate with others, share ideas, and contribute time to achieve organizational and departmental goals.

• Graduate of a formal radiation therapy technology program accredited by the Joint Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Licensed by the WV Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners.
• Board Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area.

The Radiation Therapist will work in a large clinical area with interaction with physicians, nurses, dosimetrists, physicists, and support staff. The presence of computers/computer monitors and radiation-producing equipment, including linear accelerators, gamma knife, and HDR, is essential for performing job tasks.

• Operation Monitoring – Observing gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure equipment is functioning properly.
• Operation and Control – Controlling operations of equipment and systems.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Instructing – Teaching others to do something.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches.
• Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people and provide high quality care.