Registered Radiation Therapist - as needed

Are you passionate about precision, patient care, and making a meaningful impact in oncology? Join our dedicated team at Meritus Medical Center as a

Radiation Therapist

, where your expertise will directly support life-saving treatments and compassionate care.

What You’ll Do

As a vital member of our Cancer Center team, you’ll

• Coordinate and perform simulations for accurate treatment planning
• Assist with intracavitary and interstitial implants
• Verify and document treatment parameters in VARIS and Meditech systems
• Deliver radiation therapy with precision and adherence to safety regulations
• Communicate clearly with patients and families, ensuring comfort and understanding
• Manage billing and charge entries accurately and efficiently

Your Impact

You’ll be the hands and heart behind the technology—ensuring every patient receives safe, effective, and empathetic treatment. From simulation to final session, your role is essential to the healing journey.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A.A./A.S. in Radiologic Technology or Radiation Therapy Technology
• Completion of a 12-month specialized Radiation Therapy program

ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy

Maryland Radiation Therapist License

• Current BLS (CPR) certification
• One year of experience preferred

Physical & Mental Requirements

This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and close attention to detail. You’ll need strong communication skills and the ability to concentrate on complex tasks for extended periods.

Working Conditions

Expect regular exposure to radiation and occasional contact with hazardous materials, blood, and body fluids—all within a highly regulated and safety-conscious environment.

Day to Day Job responsibilities

Includes but not limited to daily treatments, documentation, simulation preparation and performance, patient communication, weekly peer to peer/chart review meeting, collaboration with physics/dosimetry/therapy/nursing/front end team, assist with on treatment visits if necessary, and machine warmups.

Number of Physicians in Group

2

Support Staff

6 Radiation Therapists, 1Technical Supervisor, 1 Dosimetrists, 2 Physicists, 2 Nurses, 3 Front End Patient Service, 4 clinical nurse navigators, 1 financial counselor and 2 authorization specialists

Work Hours

40 hrs./week, M-F

Treatment Load

20-30 patients per machine (~50 total per day)

Equipment & Planning Software

Varian Truebeam (x2), 1 Siemens GO Open Pro CT Simulator, EPIC Scheduling, Eclipse and MIM

EMR System

ARIA

Record & Verify

VARIAN/ARIA

Education & Certification Requirements

RT(T)(ARRT)

;

Maryland state license

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.