Radiation Therapist

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will deliver precise radiation treatments, operate advanced therapy equipment, and collaborate closely with oncologists, nurses, and medical physicists to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. You will educate and support patients throughout treatment, maintain accurate records, and adhere to strict safety and quality standards. Piedmont's culture of respect, innovation, and teamwork offers access to ongoing training, professional development, and meaningful opportunities to grow your career while making a direct impact on patient lives.

Responsibilities
• Deliver prescribed radiation treatments safely and accurately using linear accelerators and other radiation therapy equipment
• Verify treatment parameters against physician orders and treatment plans prior to each treatment session
• Set up, position, and immobilize patients to ensure reproducible and precise treatment delivery
• Perform and document daily image guidance, including portal imaging or cone-beam CT, to confirm alignment
• Conduct treatment simulations in collaboration with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and medical physicists
• Monitor patients during treatment for adverse reactions or side effects and report concerns to the care team
• Educate patients and families about radiation therapy procedures, expected side effects, and self-care strategies
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and oncology information systems
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols, ALARA principles, and all regulatory and institutional guidelines
• Participate in daily quality checks of equipment and assist with quality assurance procedures as directed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary oncology team to coordinate care plans and optimize patient scheduling and workflow
• Support a culture of respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement in alignment with Piedmont Healthcare values

Required Skills
• Radiation therapy equipment operation (linear accelerators)
• CT simulation and treatment planning workflow familiarity
• Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) techniques
• Patient positioning and immobilization techniques
• Knowledge of radiation physics basics and dose delivery principles
• Radiation safety and ALARA practices
• Oncology Information System (OIS) usage (eg, ARIA, MOSAIQ)
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation
• Understanding of treatment planning concepts (3
• D-CRT, IMRT, VMAT)
• Patient education and counseling regarding radiation therapy
• Infection control and standard precautions
• Time management and workflow coordination in a clinical setting