Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist RWJBarnabas Health United States, Jersey, Toms River 99 Jersey 37 (Show on map) Mar 03, 2026 Radiation Therapist Req #: 0000223871

Category:

Radiology / Imaging /

Radiation Status:

Per Diem Shift:

Day Facility:

Community Medical Center Department:

SRS Cyber Knife Pay Range:

$63.14 per hour

Location:

99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title:

Radiation Therapist Location:

CMC Support Department Name:

SRS Cyber Knife Req #: 0000223871

Status:

Hourly Shift:

Day Pay Range:

$63.14 - $63.14 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Working with the Patient care team, the radiation therapist is responsible for providing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy treatments. This may include treatment simulation, treatment delivery, and all aspects of patient care. The age of our patients receiving radiation treatments can range from under 2 to over 100 years. The radiation therapist assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge and others of the patient care team by communicating with and utilizing resource persons and programs available. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

Graduate of AMA accredited program in radiation therapy technology ARRT Certification NJ license BLS through the

American Heart Association Preferred:

1-3 years previous experience

Scheduling Requirements:

Day Shift

Per-diem Essential Functions:

Provide care to patients undergoing radiation therapy treatment Checks charts of all patients on treatment at regular intervals to eliminate dosage errors, arithmetical errors or errors of intention Enforces all rules and regulations relating to radiation, electrical or fire hazards Checks beam directional devices for accuracy. Checks output of a standard field size when necessary Makes random inspections of treatment room to ensure high standard of technical performance and good patient care Keeps all dosage data up to date and removes obsolete data from books in use in the treatment area Keeps daily statistics of all patients and procedures performed in the department and reports them to the Lead Radiation Oncology Technologist Performs brachy therapy procedures if assigned by the Lead Radiation Oncology Technologist Performs tumor localization procedures Provides patient education that is consistent with the patient's learning needs regarding his/her care in Radiation Oncology Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service Performs other duties as required by the department RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer