Hampton Proton

Radiation Therapist ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute, 40 Enterprise Parkway, Hampton, Virginia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Hampton Proton is the nation’s 8th proton therapy facility and one of the largest free-standing proton clinics in the world. The state-of-the-art treatment and research center has four gantry rooms and one fixed beam room. Hampton Proton has been treating a variety of cancers since August 2010.

Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute (Hampton Proton) began with a vision. After the instillation of the first proton cancer treatment institute in 1990, rumblings of the therapy’s success reached Hampton University president, Dr. William R. Harvey. Upon learning more about the treatment from a Hampton University alumnus, he assembled a team to assess the feasibility of what would become the largest free-standing proton therapy facility in the world.

Hampton Proton provides one of the best healthcare opportunities anywhere in our great nation, and you are a vital member of this important team. How well we accomplish our goals of conquering cancer and saving lives largely depends on your daily contributions, as Hampton Proton’s true character is reflected through the manner in which all of our patients are treated. Only your best efforts enable us to continue to achieve excellence in everything we do.

Radiation Therapist

Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute (Hampton Proton) is seeking Radiation Therapists to safely perform proton therapy treatments and CT simulations while working alongside other professionals and support staff. The Radiation Therapist reports to the Radiation Therapy Supervisor & directly to the Director of Clinical Operations. The Radiation Therapist safely delivers proton therapy treatments and CT simulations following Hampton Proton policies and procedures with the highest level of quality and compassion for patients and their families.

Responsibilities :

• Deliver safe, accurate, and efficient proton radiation therapy treatments according to the prescription and any treatment protocol provided by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Provide exceptional patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients and/or family members, and respond effectively to patient inquiries, and referring medical questions to appropriate personnel.
• Understand patient history and diagnosis to perform chart checks for complete treatment documentation.
• Accurately input treatment related data into the oncology record and verify system(s).
• Schedule treatments for patients, provide patient education by discussing treatment procedures, and assure his/her understanding.
• Perform CT simulations on a rotational shift. Maintain awareness of the MRI zones to ensure safety for staff and patients.
• Acquire and evaluate digital portal images for technical quality, treatment accuracy, and use/construct immobilization devices as needed.
• Performs basic dosimetry procedures as directed for collecting and documenting data acquired during the simulation procedure.
• Assist with maintaining quality control in accordance with facility and department standards.
• Effectively and in a timely manner communicate challenges with management.
• Maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, management, staff and the public.
• Able to successfully pass basic radiation and MRI safety training.
• Assure the efficient operation of workflow within the department by performing other duties as assigned by the Radiation Therapy Supervisor & directly to the Director of Clinical Operation .

Qualifications :

• Competent, dependable, thorough.
• Clear understanding of anatomy and physiology.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and high-quality results oriented.
• Demonstrate the ability to be pro-active and have a sense of urgency.
• Successfully handles issues through conflict resolution.
• Cooperative and able to build collaborative relationships.
• Possesses great interpersonal communication skills.
• Successfully handles issues through conflict resolution with emotional intelligence.
• Possesses the ability to be sensitive to the patient and know when something is wrong.