Radiation Therapist, Staff - Radiation Oncology (Galveston)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

12d • $85,000 - $126,380 • Onsite

About The Position

To provide highly technical skills in the accurate delivery of radiation therapy treatments.

Requirements

• Associates degree or radiologic graduate of an AMA accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, in Radiation Therapy.
• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board in Medical Radiologic Technology.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently operates treatment machines to deliver prescribed treatment dose.
• Rotates to all therapy machines, and CT simulator.
• Performs all prescribed or required procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Generates e-chart for patients using physician’s prescription and computerized treatment plans.
• Reads, interprets, and implements complex treatment plans.
• Operates and manipulates the mechanical motions of complex radiation-emitting treatment machines, simulators, and CT scanners.
• Assures radiation safety to protect patients and personnel.
• Demonstrates understanding of radiation therapy treatment techniques and treatment rational.
• Maintains written and computerized records of daily treatments and daily charges as required.
• Synthesizes information and instructions from medical and physics staff to assure accuracy of dose calculations, field placement and use of beam altering devices.
• Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; Assists in commissioning, calibration, quality assurance, and physical measurements as appropriate for system accuracy.
• Prepares and educates patients for radiation therapy treatments; Administers radiotherapy treatment and monitors patient during treatment
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients and families.
• Practices effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Monitors patients’ clinical progress; withholds treatment if necessary and refers patients to medical or nursing staff for appropriate intervention.
• Assists in training and evaluation of student therapists.
• Adheres to internal quality controls, policies, and procedures established by UTMB and the department.
• Maintains valid licenses and certifications as required by UTMB and state law

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including salary and benefits.
• Comprehensive benefits package at no cost to you from your first day of employment.
• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) is available to all employees.
• Flexible paid time off program, which includes PTO, an Extended Illness Bank (EIB), and 10 paid holidays each year.

What This Job Offers

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