Radiation Therapist I - Radiation Oncology Clinic

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This position works under general supervision of Chief Radiation Therapist to provide radiotherapy treatments as prescribed by the physicians to adult and pediatric populations. UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center’s Department of Radiation Oncology utilizes advanced radiation treatment technologies to enhance the safety and effectiveness of radiation treatment. The department treats over 4,100 cancer patients annually with a patient-centric approach and state-of-the-art technology. UT Southwestern is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center in North Texas and one of only 57 nationwide, recognized for excellence in patient care, clinical trials, research, and education. The department's main priority is patient outcomes, safety, and their healing experience. Facilities are accredited by the Joint Commission and the American College of Radiology.

Requirements

• Graduate of JCERT accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent and Associate's Degree in a healthcare field or Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare field
• 2 years of Radiation Therapy experience with an Associate's Degree
• No years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree
• MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECH Licensure as a Medical Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board Upon Hire
• AMER REG OF RAD TECH Must have passed the registry exam as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of conventional treatment machines to deliver prescribed treatment dose and capable of assisting with treatments using complex linear accelerator machines. May be asked to operate on cutting-edge treatment machines with Chief Therapist approval.
• Prepares and educates patients for radiotherapy; Administers conventional radiotherapy treatment and monitors patient separation from conventional treatment machine.
• Prepares treatment room and fabricates immobilization/treatment devices.
• Coordinates patient scheduling and retrieval of patient records.
• Assures radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
• Tracks, records, and compiles all clinical research data of patients following departmental and IRB policies.
• Follows and participates in development of program's policies, procedures, and quality assurance methods.
• Discusses technical problems with faculty and staff to suggest corrections and/or solutions.
• Consults with supervisor or physician concerning treatment.
• May perform computer driven dosimetry and all related treatment plan calculations.
• Assists in commissioning, calibration, quality assurance, and physical measurements as appropriate for system accuracy.
• Participates in call duties for non-emergent and emergent clinical needs as assigned.
• Actively engages in teaching, supervising, and evaluation of students in the Radiation Therapy program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees