Radiation Therapist Proton - 159492

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 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 treatmentsincluding proton, photon, and electron therapyto 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.

Success in this role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a strong team-oriented mindset.

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

• State of Florida Radiation Therapy License
• ARRT Registration & Certification (Radiologic Technologist)
• RTT Certification from an accredited radiation therapy program
• BLS Certification

• 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: 3 years of related experience
• Preferred: Proton therapy experience
• Preferred: Bilingual

Total Rewards & Benefits

• 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.