Skip to main content
Search Jobs

Your next career move matters. We invite you to explore open positions at Saint Mary's Regional Health System, which is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® and creating places where employees want to work. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, you’ll find opportunities to use your skills and expertise.


Radiation Therapist

Russellville, Arkansas

Req ID 301664 Post Date May. 04, 2025 CategoryTechnical & Diagnostic Services FacilitySaint Mary's Regional Health System
Apply

Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Radiation Therapy Manager and according to established policies and procedures, a Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the physician according to established standards and practices. Work is of a confidential nature. Performs other work of the department as required.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
• Associate’s Degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent required
• Diploma/Certification in Radiation Therapy required
Required Skills
• One to two years of experience in radiation therapy preferred.
• Registry or registry eligible as a radiation therapist in good standing required.
• Knowledge and Experience with Mosaiq, Elekta, and Phillips CT software is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources, devices and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data. Tools include computers as well as clinical guidelines, current medical terminology, information and communication systems.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, and the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.
• Has high level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Works independently, but in collaboration with the Radiation Oncology team.
• Has working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as well as current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies
Required Licenses
Radiologic Technologist and Technician
• Radiation Therapy Certification required
• BLS Certification 
Functional Demands
Protected Health Information (Type Accessed)
Type of Protected Information Accessed:
• Complete Medical Record
Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure
While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
Populations Served
• Young Adult (17 to • Middle Adult (30 years to • Older Adult (>60 years)
Physical Requirements:
Bending/Stooping □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Climbing □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Keyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Kneeling □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients □rarely, X occasionally, frequently, □ constantly
Reaching □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Running X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Sitting □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Squatting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Standing □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Walking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Visual/Hearing/Speaking requirements:
Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Hearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Smelling Acuity □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Taste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Seeing Far □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Biological
Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Blood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Communicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Chemical
Asbestos or lead □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Dust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Hazardous Chemicals □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Hazardous Medication X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Latex □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Apply

Explore This Location

Explore This Location

Learn More

In the news

Let’s Connect! Talent Community

From roles that are right for you to new opportunities, we’ll keep you up to date with job openings and more in our newsletter. Already a member? Click here

Interested InSelect a job category from the list of options. Select a location from the list of options. Click “Add” to create your job alert. Finally, click "Subscribe" below to finish signing up for our Talent Community.

By signing up, I acknowledge that I have read Lifepoint Health's privacy notice(this content opens in new window) and that I wish to receive email and SMS communications. I understand that I can opt out of receiving email and SMS communications at any time.