Radiation Therapist (Mays Cancer Center)

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, responsible for assisting with the administration of targeted doses of radiation as prescribed by a radiologist in the treatment cancer and other diseases.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and a graduate of AMA accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology Required.
• Detail oriented. Must follow exact instructions and input exact measurements to make sure the patient is exposed to the correct amount of radiation.
• Interpersonal skills. Works closely with patients. It is important that therapists be comfortable interacting with people who may be going through physical and emotional stress.
• Physical stamina. Must be able to be on their feet for long periods and be able to lift and move patients who need assistance.
• Technical skills. Works with computers and large pieces of technological equipment; must be comfortable operating those devices.
• AART American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• MRT Medical Radiologic Technologist Required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing sealed radioactive materials, calculates actual treatment dosages, and prepares equipment such as immobilization, treatment and protection.
• Develops and administers patient treatment plans using radiation therapy techniques and radiopharmaceuticals; checks prescription, chart, calculations and patient identity.
• Ensures proper application and safety techniques are used.
• Checks machine alignment, lasers, interlocks, and beam/light field alignment and maintains daily records on machine; reports problems.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree