Radiation Therapist Proton

Join BayCare as a Radiation Therapist - Proton

?? Location: St. Joseph's Hospital Main & Children's - Tampa, FL

?? Facility: BayCare Health System, Proton Center - SJH

?? Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30/5:00 PM (Day Shift; Varies)

?? Schedule: Full-Time | Occasional Weekends | On-Call Required

?? Status: Non-Exempt

About BayCare

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our system includes 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. With over 30,000 team members, we foster a forward-thinking culture grounded in trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Role Overview

As a Radiation Therapist - Proton, you will deliver highly precise radiation treatments-including proton, photon, and electron therapy-to support exceptional oncology care. You'll collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, maintain rigorous accuracy in treatment delivery, and ensure patient safety through exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing proton, photon, electron, and other radiation therapy treatment plans

• Administer ionizing radiation treatments as prescribed

• Follow all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

• Prepare treatment rooms and explain procedures to patients

• Monitor therapy sessions for alignment, treatment accuracy, and patient condition

• Perform CT simulations and fabricate immobilization devices

• Conduct staging procedures in dedicated immobilization rooms

• Utilize kV, CBCT, and surface/image-guided positioning systems

• Adjust to shifting work needs due to single-room proton operations

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

??Certification & Licensure - Required

• State of Florida Radiation Therapy License

• ARRT Registration & Certification (Radiologic Technologist)

• RTT Certification from an accredited radiation therapy program

• BLS Certification

??Education - Required

• Have completed an accredited Radiation Therapy educational program

• Hold the educational requirements needed for ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy (Typically includes successful completion of a JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy program)

??Experience

• Required: At least 1 year in Radiation Oncology

• Exceptional accuracy in patient positioning techniques (critical for proton therapy)

• Preferred: Proton therapy experience

Total Rewards & Benefits

BayCare offers a competitive total rewards package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Assistance

• 401(k) Match + Annual Contributions

• Annual Performance Appraisals & Team Bonus Program

• Wellness resources & family support

• Community perks & discounts

Take the Next Step

Join BayCare and help advance the future of cancer care through cutting-edge proton therapy.

Apply today to become a Radiation Therapist - Proton!

BayCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Radiation Therapist Proton

Location Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | Full Time

Req ID 168797