Radiation Therapist - Oncology Radiation Therapy - Full Time

Radiation Therapy Technologist

Job Description:

• With minimum supervision, administer radiation therapy treatments and simulation in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the radiation oncologist.
• Must be able to judge when the treatment should be withheld until consultation with the radiation oncologist.
• Assist in treatment planning procedures including tumor localization and dosimetry.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistency with administrative and departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Work in the assigned area following applicable guidelines.
• Maintain an accurate schedule and see patients on or before their appointed times whenever possible.
• Explain procedures to patients and assess patients and family members for special needs such as dietary, psychosocial, nursing/physician consultation, etc.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for use, providing a safe and clean environment for radiation oncology patients.
• Properly report variations in treatment set-up or dose delivery to the person in charge and/or oncologist. Report erratic operation of equipment to the person in charge and/or biomedical personnel. Observe radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
• Perform accurate documentation and record keeping.
• Perform weekly chart checks on the opposite machine and rotate that responsibility each week with a partner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education/Skills:

  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology.

• Experience:

  • Preferred minimum of one year of experience in a hospital or treatment center environment, but will accept students from an AMA-approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology.

• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

  • ARRT, RT (R), must be registered or registry eligible and complete the requirements and become registered within the first year of employment.
  • Must possess a current Medical Radiologic Technologist certificate with the Texas Medical Board or, if a new grad and in training, must have started the application before hire.
  • Maintain current licensure/registration/certification and provide the hospital with a copy of indicated requirements.
  • Maintain current BLS certification.

Work Type:

• Full Time