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.
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