FULL-TIME
Job Description
Overview:
Full-time Days (32 hours/week) or As Needed day shift
We’re seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our team! In this role, you’ll administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation. This role is responsible for maintaining detailed records of all therapy sessions while delivering excellent patient care.
• *Are you a current Radiation Therapy student? Learn more about our student stipend program: UPH Career Launch.**
Why UnityPoint Health?:
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities:
• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy accurately and safely while preparing treatment rooms, positioning patients, and maintaining a holistic, age‑appropriate care approach
• Perform CT simulations, patient immobilization, tumor localization, port adjustments, and treatment‑related marking per physician orders
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by following infection‑control practices and adhering to all radiation‑safety standards for patients and staff
• Complete daily QA testing and warm‑up procedures for linear accelerators and CT simulators, including proper use of VisionRT and other quality‑control instruments
• Support advanced procedures such as basic dosimetry, CT/PET‑CT simulations, volume studies, prostate implants, Mammosite, and HDR treatments while accurately recording charges
• Identify and report issues promptly, assist with student orientation, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high‑quality, compliant radiation therapy services
Qualifications:
Education:
• Graduate from an ARRT Accredited school of Radiation Therapy is required
• A Bachelor’s degree in healthcare is preferred
Experience:
• New grads welcome to apply! One (1) year of clinical experience as a Radiation Therapist is preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
• Required Upon Hire:
• Licensed as a Radiation Therapist in the state(s) of practice
• Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter training in state(s) where providing care
Skills:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Dosimetry, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Implants, Infection Control, Journalism, Localization, Patient Care, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Radiation Safety, Radiation Therapy, Record Keeping, Safety Standards, Testing, Tuition Reimbursement, Volume Planning
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UnityPoint Health
Full-time Days (32 hours/week) or As Needed day shift
We’re seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our team! In this role, you’ll administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation. This role is responsible for maintaining detailed records of all therapy sessions while delivering excellent patient care.
• *Are you a current Radiation Therapy student? Learn more about our student stipend program: UPH Career Launch.**
Why UnityPoint Health?:
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities:
• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy accurately and safely while preparing treatment rooms, positioning patients, and maintaining a holistic, age‑appropriate care approach
• Perform CT simulations, patient immobilization, tumor localization, port adjustments, and treatment‑related marking per physician orders
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by following infection‑control practices and adhering to all radiation‑safety standards for patients and staff
• Complete daily QA testing and warm‑up procedures for linear accelerators and CT simulators, including proper use of VisionRT and other quality‑control instruments
• Support advanced procedures such as basic dosimetry, CT/PET‑CT simulations, volume studies, prostate implants, Mammosite, and HDR treatments while accurately recording charges
• Identify and report issues promptly, assist with student orientation, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high‑quality, compliant radiation therapy services
Qualifications:
Education:
• Graduate from an ARRT Accredited school of Radiation Therapy is required
• A Bachelor’s degree in healthcare is preferred
Experience:
• New grads welcome to apply! One (1) year of clinical experience as a Radiation Therapist is preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
• Required Upon Hire:
• Licensed as a Radiation Therapist in the state(s) of practice
• Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter training in state(s) where providing care
Skills:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Dosimetry, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Implants, Infection Control, Journalism, Localization, Patient Care, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Radiation Safety, Radiation Therapy, Record Keeping, Safety Standards, Testing, Tuition Reimbursement, Volume Planning
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UnityPoint Health
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Additional Details
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Country
- US
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