Radiation Therapist

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    

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

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.