Senior Oncology Radiation Therapist

BJC HealthCare seeks a Sr. Radiation Therapist to deliver high-quality radiation treatments for oncology patients in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You will operate linear accelerators and related systems, verify treatment plans and imaging, and ensure precise patient positioning and dose delivery. This role emphasizes patient education, safety, and compassionate care, while adhering to radiation safety and regulatory standards. As a senior team member, you will help mentor junior staff, support quality improvement, and contribute to a culture focused on clinical excellence, continuous learning, and community impact.

Responsibilities
• Deliver prescribed radiation treatments safely and accurately using linear accelerators and related equipment
• Review and verify treatment plans, images, and setup parameters before each session
• Immobilize, position, and monitor patients, ensuring comfort, privacy, and safety
• Perform daily machine warm-ups, QA checks, and report equipment issues promptly
• Document treatments, verify orders, and maintain accurate electronic records
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and nurses to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families on treatment expectations, side effects, and self-care
• Follow radiation safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards at all times
• Support training and mentoring of new or junior radiation therapists
• Contribute to process improvement and quality initiatives within the department

Required Skills
• Radiation therapy delivery
• Linear accelerator operation
• Treatment planning system use
• Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
• Electronic medical record documentation
• Radiation safety and protection
• Patient positioning and immobilization
• Quality assurance and equipment checks
• Oncology patient care and education
• Regulatory and compliance standards in radiation oncology