Radiation Therapist - ONC (Radiation Oncology)

UPMC

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimePsychologist

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Radiation Therapist - ONC (Radiation Oncology) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Operations: Assists in the orientation and supervision of students during clinical rotations.

Assists the Chief Therapist in evaluation of student performance.

Uses effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide explanations for treatment-related procedures.

Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join UPMC as a Radiation Therapist - ONC (Radiation Oncology).

Key Skills

Radiation TherapyTreatment DeliverySimulationImmobilization DevicesShieldingRadiosurgeryBrachytherapyData CollectionDocumentationPatient CareTreatment LocalizationContrast Agents AdministrationQuality AssuranceHIPAA ComplianceARRT CertificationCPR Certification

Requirements

Candidates must complete a formal radiation therapy technology program from a JRCERT-accredited institution and must have ARRT Registration or Board Eligibility within six months of hire. CPR certification according to AHA standards is required within 30 days of employment.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Radiation Therapist - ONC (Radiation Oncology) position at UPMC includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Oncology — Psychologist Career Context

This Oncology position at UPMC is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Radiation Therapy, Treatment Delivery, Simulation, Immobilization Devices, Shielding, Radiosurgery, Brachytherapy, Data Collection. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation treatments to patients, obtains localization images, and performs necessary measurements and data input into the verify-and-record system under the direction of a radiation oncologist. Responsibilities also include assisting with student supervis...

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