Radiation Therapist - Oncology Radiation Therapy

CHRISTUS Health • Texarkana, TX

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About The Position

With minimum supervision, administer radiation therapy treatments and simulation in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the radiation oncologist. Judge when treatment should be withheld pending consultation with the radiation oncologist. Assist with treatment-planning procedures, including tumor localization and dosimetry.

Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology.
• ARRT (T) registration, or registry eligibility with completion of registration requirements within the first year of employment.
• Current Medical Radiologic Technologist certificate with the Texas Medical Board; new graduates in training must have started the application before hire.
• Maintain current licensure, registration, and certification, and provide the hospital with copies of required documents.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred minimum of one year of experience in a hospital or treatment center environment; students from an AMA-approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology will also be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Follow administrative and departmental policies regarding behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Work in the assigned area according to applicable guidelines.
• Maintain an accurate schedule and see patients on or before their appointment times whenever possible.
• Explain procedures to patients.
• Assess patients and family members for special needs, such as dietary, psychosocial, nursing, or physician consultation needs.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for use.
• Provide a safe and clean environment for radiation oncology patients.
• Report variations in treatment setup or dose delivery to the person in charge and/or oncologist.
• Report erratic equipment operation to the person in charge and/or Biomedical personnel.
• Observe radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
• Complete accurate documentation and record keeping.
• Perform weekly chart checks on the opposite machine, rotating that responsibility weekly with a partner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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