SMRMC Full Time 1774-Staff Radiation Therapist-7161 MS Cancer Institute
Company: Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
Location: Mccomb
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Mississippi Cancer Institute Radiation Therapist
primary responsibility is the application of ionizing radiation to
patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of
the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist, and to provide
leadership and direction for other radiation therapists. At all
times, work assignments will be determined by adjustments of daily
scheduled appointments and priority, needs of the patients, medical
director or director. Assignments to other duties are established
by census and staff levels. The MCI Radiation Therapist will work a
40 hour week, with rotating weekend/holiday on call schedule. Must
be able to work and relate in a professional non-defensive manner
with peers, administration, physician, visitors and patients. Will
be responsible to document total care given, review and maintain
patient chart, and assist with accurate and timely entry of patient
data, orders, and charges into computer system. The MCI Therapist
uses the Radiation-Oncology process to safely perform radiation
therapy. As part of the medical team it is the responsibility of
the Radiation Therapist to prepare the patient and to administer
radiation treatments for cancer and other conditions. The primary
responsibility of the Radiation Therapist is the application of
ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with the prescription
and instruction of the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist.
They will take precise measurements of patients for treatment and
my fit them with specialized equipment to be used during the
radiation session. During the course of treatment, they will
monitor the patient’s responses, including side effects, and may
adjust the schedule or doses of radiation accordingly. Provide
leadership and direction for other radiation therapist. Work
assignments will be determined by the adjustment of daily scheduled
appointments and priority needs of the patients, medical director
or chief therapist. The MCI Radiation Therapist will be assigned to
work 40 hours per week; with rotating weekend/holiday on call
schedule. The MCI Radiation Therapist is expected to function
within the scope of approved policies, procedures and regulations
for the department and organization. Must be able to work and
relate in a professional non-defensive manner with peers,
physicians, administration, patients, and visitors. Will be
responsible to document total care given, review and maintain
patient chart per policy, and assist with accurate and timely entry
of patient data, orders, and charges into the computer system.
Keywords: Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, Mobile , SMRMC Full Time 1774-Staff Radiation Therapist-7161 MS Cancer Institute, Healthcare , Mccomb, Alabama
