Radiation Therapist

OSI Recruit • Fort Worth, TX

36d • Onsite

About The Position

We have a great team and are looking for a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our outstanding staff. This is your opportunity to join our outstanding team of technologists! We offer a competitive base pay, solid benefits, amazing work locations and awesome co-workers!

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)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• UMR Health Plan Health Insurance
• MrtLife Dental Insurance
• Superior Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Employee Recognition and Events
• Life Insurance (Basic Group Life Insurance, Supplemental Term Life Insurance, Universal Life Insurance)
• Additional Insurance Options (Long and Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance)
• Retirement
• Employee Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed