PRN Therapist

Oncology Consultants P A•Houston, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

UPCOMING GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! Oncology Consultants is seeking a PRN Day shift Radiation Therapist for our Memorial City office. This is an excellent opportunity for new and experienced radiation therapists to join a dedicated oncology team that values collaboration, professional growth, and compassionate patient care. Our radiation therapists accurately deliver prescribed radiation doses to patients under the direct supervision of a radiation oncologist. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description, with proper training provided. Why Join OC? Time and a half Pay Up to $5250 in Tuition Reimbursement New Graduate Friendly – Mentorship & Training Provided Career Growth – Continuing Education Support Comprehensive Benefits Package Benefits at OC: Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Next Level Prime Financial Perks: 401K, Competitive Salary Work-Life Balance: 4/10s Scheduling, PTO, Holidays + Floating Holiday Extras: Free Parking, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, Pet Insurance! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Properly turning on the linear accelerator and shutting down. Perform morning QA on linear accelerator by checking if everything is consistent with what the physicist has calibrated and set up. Be able to troubleshoot the machine, 4D software and OBI software efficiently. Explain treatment plans and simulations. Use two identifiers for ALL patients. Perform weekly chart checks on all patients in their shift. Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation. Use proper imaging protocol on patient to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment. (MV, KV, CBCT) Accurately capture daily activity charges. Being able to operate the machine to treat the patient with radiation. Monitor the patient’s response to radiation treatment and report it to the medical assistant if there is no oncology nurse. Know how to use the ARIA for documentation purposes and for checking the daily dose. Deliver correct dose to the correct site on patient. Maintain a clean treatment and simulation room, dressing rooms and console area. Properly open and close the facility.

Requirements

Graduate of JRCERT approved Radiation Therapy program
Registered through ARRT for radiation therapy.
Texas Department of Health Services MRT license.
CPR Certified
Bachelors of Science in Radiation Therapy or Certificate in radiation therapy.
Familiar with Varian 21ix, Smart Arc, OBI (IGRT/CBCT), and TrueBeam.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Walking and proper use of body mechanics to lift and move patients.

Responsibilities

Properly turning on the linear accelerator and shutting down.
Perform morning QA on linear accelerator by checking if everything is consistent with what the physicist has calibrated and set up.
Be able to troubleshoot the machine, 4D software and OBI software efficiently.
Explain treatment plans and simulations.
Use two identifiers for ALL patients.
Perform weekly chart checks on all patients in their shift.
Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation.
Use proper imaging protocol on patient to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment. (MV, KV, CBCT)
Accurately capture daily activity charges.
Being able to operate the machine to treat the patient with radiation.
Monitor the patient’s response to radiation treatment and report it to the medical assistant if there is no oncology nurse.
Know how to use the ARIA for documentation purposes and for checking the daily dose.
Deliver correct dose to the correct site on patient.
Maintain a clean treatment and simulation room, dressing rooms and console area.
Properly open and close the facility.