Radiation Therapist (Sign on Bonus Eligible)
Posted Jul 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you noticed something unusual on an image during setup.
What they are checking: Whether they speak up when image guidance does not match expectations rather than proceeding.
How do you build trust with a patient you'll see every weekday for several weeks?
What they are checking: Whether they bring warmth and consistency, which matters greatly to people going through cancer treatment.
If you're a new graduate, what part of the job do you expect to be hardest, and how will you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they are self-aware and ready to learn, since new grads are welcomed for this role.
What would you do
During your morning checks, the output of the linear accelerator is outside tolerance. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stop treatment and escalate to physics instead of treating patients on equipment that may be faulty.
A patient on day 15 tells you they're thinking of stopping treatment because of side effects. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they listen with compassion and involve the nurse and physician rather than dismissing the concern.
A patient's position doesn't match the setup notes, and the schedule is running late. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they take the time to correct setup accurately instead of rushing to stay on schedule.
About the work
Walk me through how you verify a patient's identity and treatment plan before delivering a fraction.
What they are checking: Whether they follow time-out and verification steps every time, since radiation errors cannot be undone.
What are you looking for during a weekly chart check?
What they are checking: Whether they know to compare delivered dose, fractions, images and prescriptions to catch errors early.
Tell me about the simulation process and your role in getting it right.
What they are checking: Whether they understand that positioning and immobilization at simulation decide accuracy for every treatment after.
You need to obtain your ARRT within two years of starting. What's your plan?
What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan to meet the certification requirement the job depends on.
How do you practice radiation safety for yourself and others in the department?
What they are checking: Whether they follow ALARA principles and safety protocols in their daily routine.
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