Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

Job Description:

• Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
• Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
• Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
• Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
• Maintain records, reports, and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, and patients' reactions.
• Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
• Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
• Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
• Check for side effects such as skin irritation and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
• Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
• Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
• Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
• Photograph treated area of patient.
• Help physicians, radiation oncologists, and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
• Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
• Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
• Provide assistance to other health-care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
• Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited program
• ARRT Board Certification in Radiation Therapy, R.T.(T), or registry eligible within 3 months
• State licensure (if applicable)

Benefits:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule with no on-call
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Paid time off, comprehensive benefits package, and 401K plan with match
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Radiation therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77090: Relocate before starting work (Required)