Radiation Therapist

JPS Health Network • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering radiation therapy to Patients under direction of Chief Radiation Therapist and Radiation Oncology medical staff.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited radiation therapy program.
• Will consider graduate therapist dependent on residency experience.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) registry.

Nice To Haves

• 2 plus years of experience as a Staff Radiation Therapist in Radiation Oncology Department or Center.

Responsibilities

• Performs tumor localization procedures creating shells and molds, etc.
• Performs daily linear accelerator warm-up procedures.
• Checks photon beam and all electron beams for consistency. Checks physics components for accuracy of beam alignment.
• Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy. Observes Patients for unusual reactions and events.
• Prepares Radiation Oncology treatment blocks and molds for patient treatment.
• Transfers patients from wheelchairs and gurneys to linac/CT simulator couches.
• Participates in the PI process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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