Radiation Therapist
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Radiation Therapist
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Provides advanced cancer care and research
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.
Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
Radiation Therapist – Adaptive Radiation Therapy (Elekta Unity)
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS | SIGN ON BONUS | STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT | RELOCATION ASSSISTANCE
Shape the Future of Cancer Care — Right Here in Baton Rouge
We are seeking a motivated, forward-thinking Radiation Therapist to join our progressive radiation oncology team, delivering Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART) using the Elekta Unity MR-Linac—one of the most advanced technologies in cancer treatment today.
This is a unique opportunity to be on the cutting edge of personalized medicine, where imaging and treatment unite in real time to give patients more precise, effective care. If you're a therapist who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and meaningful patient impact, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
Deliver daily Adaptive Radiation Therapy treatments using the Elekta Unity system, adjusting plans in real time to match the patient’s anatomy and tumor response. Collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and dosimetrists to ensure precision, safety, and effectiveness of treatment delivery. Perform daily imaging, target contouring, and documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Participate in quality assurance procedures, workflow improvement initiatives, and departmental innovations related to adaptive therapy. Support onboarding and training of new team members and students, helping build expertise in this evolving area of practice. Maintain a clean, safe, and patient-focused treatment environment, adhering to all safety protocols.
What We’re Looking For
Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program. ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (RT(T)) and eligible for licensure in Louisiana. Experience with image-guided or adaptive radiation therapy preferred; experience with Elekta systems or Unity MR-Linac is a strong plus. Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and delivering the highest level of patient care.
Why Join Us?
Lead the Charge in Adaptive Therapy
Work with one of the only Elekta Unity MR-Linacs in the region—bringing adaptive, MRI-guided therapy to patients who need it most. You’ll be part of a team that is not just delivering care but redefining what’s possible in radiation oncology.
Grow with Purpose
We invest in your development. Through ongoing education, clinical exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and participation in research or quality initiatives, you'll grow your skill set while making a lasting impact.
Work Where Innovation Meets Compassion
Our team is deeply collaborative, supportive, and driven by one mission: improving lives through high-quality, personalized cancer care.
Experience Life in Baton Rouge
Enjoy living in a vibrant Southern city with a low cost of living and high quality of life. Baton Rouge offers a unique mix of culture, food, music, outdoor activities, and charm. With great schools, a strong sense of community, and easy access to both New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, it’s a place where you can build both a career and a life.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Join us in Baton Rouge and be part of a team that’s changing the way we treat cancer—one adaptive plan at a time.
Apply Today. Make a Difference Tomorrow.
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Provides advanced cancer care and research
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center provides cancer care across a network for more than 50 years, focusing on compassionate, expert treatment and education. What they do: deliver advanced cancer care through diagnosis, treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation), early detection, research, and patient education to improve survivorship. How it works: teams of clinicians coordinate care for individuals, combining medical therapies with supportive services to guide patients from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, plus ongoing research to refine treatments. How it differs from competitors: a long-standing community-based center committed to compassionate care and survivorship, integrating early detection, research, and education under one organization to reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families. Goal: improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer by advancing treatment, detection, and education.
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