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Radiation Therapy Assistant Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Radiation Therapist

Dover, DE · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Expected to assist with quality assurance, dosimetry, simulation, and mold-room activities and ... Registered Technologist, Radiation Therapy * Experience: None Required Preferred Education ...

Thoracic Surgeon

Newark, DE · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... * Assist in the administrative duties of the Department of Surgery and the Helen F. Graham Cancer ... therapy in Radiation Oncology as well as several da Vinci robotic surgery systems. * Our Breast ...

Thoracic Surgeon

Newark, DE · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... * Assist in the administrative duties of the Department of Surgery and the Helen F. Graham Cancer ... therapy in Radiation Oncology as well as several da Vinci robotic surgery systems. * Our Breast ...

Thoracic Surgeon

Newark, DE

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... * Assist in the administrative duties of the Department of Surgery and the Helen F. Graham Cancer ... therapy in Radiation Oncology as well as several da Vinci robotic surgery systems. * Our Breast ...

Thoracic Surgeon

Newark, DE · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... * Assist in the administrative duties of the Department of Surgery and the Helen F. Graham Cancer ... therapy in Radiation Oncology as well as several da Vinci robotic surgery systems. * Our Breast ...

Physician Practice LPN - Wound Care

Dover, DE · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Soft tissue wounds from radiation therapy or injury, Venous and arterial ulcers, venous ... Adjust patient medications as neededd. Assist with minor medical/surgical procedures in the ...

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How much do radiation therapy assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for radiation therapy assistant in Delaware is $21.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a radiation therapy assistant?

A Radiation Therapy Assistant supports radiation therapists and medical professionals in delivering radiation treatments to patients. Their responsibilities may include preparing treatment rooms, positioning patients, maintaining equipment, and assisting with patient care. They help ensure procedures run smoothly and that patients are comfortable during treatment. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical skills, and compassionate patient interaction.

What does a radiation therapy assistant do?

A typical workday for a Radiation Therapy Assistant often involves preparing patients for radiation treatments, assisting therapists with equipment setup, and ensuring treatment rooms are organized and stocked. You'll work closely with radiation therapists, nurses, and medical physicists, supporting accurate patient positioning and maintaining thorough documentation in electronic records. Depending on the facility, you may also help manage appointment schedules and address patient questions about the treatment process. This role is highly collaborative and requires strong attention to safety and protocol adherence to provide optimal patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a radiation therapy assistant?

To thrive as a Radiation Therapy Assistant, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, knowledge of radiation safety protocols, and completion of a relevant certification or training program. Familiarity with radiotherapy equipment, electronic medical records (EMR) systems, and patient positioning techniques is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide compassionate support to patients are highly valued in this role. These competencies ensure safe, effective treatment delivery and a supportive environment for both patients and the clinical team.

How to become a radiation therapy assistant?

To become a radiation therapy assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by completing a formal training program or certification in radiation therapy assisting. Relevant skills include understanding radiation safety, patient care, and medical terminology, and some roles may require certification from a recognized body such as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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Radiation Therapist

Bayhealth

Dover, DE • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

f you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you.Care to talk?
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware's healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well asstand-aloneEmergency Department inSmyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department andUrgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties.Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
  • Excellent Health, Dental,and Vision
  • Disability and Life Insurance options
  • On Site Child Care
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
  • Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital
Status:Full Time 80 Hours
Shift:Days
SALARY RANGE: 40.87 - 63.36HOURLY
General Summary:
Ability to safely and properly deliver to patients the dose of ionizing radiation by means of external beam equipment prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist in accordance with all written instructions, photographs or diagrams concerning patient positioning, machine settings, auxiliary devices and special precautions. Expected to assist with quality assurance, dosimetry, simulation, and mold-room activities and responsible for maintaining a smooth, efficient and timely flow of all treatments.
Responsibilities:
1. Accurately verifies that all charges have been entered correctly into the hospital information system for each patient under treatment. Reviews patient treatment schedule at the end of the day and ensures all charges have been captured for each patient.
2. Accurately applies ionizing radiation to patients following Radiation Oncologists' prescriptions, accurately performs daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance checks following all related departmental policies.
3. Accurately reviews patient's EMR for diagnosis, prescription and all necessary treatment parameters, accurately verifies patient set-up by taking required initial and weekly portal films; documents actions following departmental policy; has all images reviewed and approved following departmental policy.
4. Follows all Radiation Oncologists' prescriptions and notifies Physics for all upcoming conedowns and boost planning for each treatment patient, completes EMR with necessary and complete set-up instructions and digital photos for all treatment patients, accurately delivers every patient's daily, monitors each patient's treatment chart for weekly verification image status; performs all check images according to schedule and department policy.
5. Accurately verifies documentation in the EMR system for every patient under treatment before delivering each treatment.
6. Maintains the treatment machine schedule for all patient treatments and the nursing schedule for all weekly treatment visits and patients receiving pre-treatment medications.
7. Accurately simulates patients using a CT-Simulator following the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
8. Accurately performs daily equipment warm-up and quality assurance checks following all related departmental policies. Assures that all required billing documentation is present.
9. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
  • Education: Certificate Program Radiation Therapy Technology; Or Associates Degree in Radiology.
  • Credential(s): Radiation Therapist; Basic Life Support; Registered Technologist, Radiation Therapy
  • Experience: None Required

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
  • Education:
  • Credential(s):
  • Experience: Preferred: 1 Year

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