Radiation Therapy Assistant III - El Paso, TX

The US Oncology Network•El Paso, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Radiation Therapy Assistant III to join our El Paso, Grandview team! Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. Under direct supervision of a Radiation Therapist, assists with care of patients undergoing radiation therapy. Prepares custom blocking devises, processes X-Rays and maintains QA requirements for film processing. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to whom the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
minimum one year medical/healthcare experience required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with radiation therapy principles and block fabrication preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Accurately manufactures cerrobend blocks including proper labeling for patient and orientations.
Under direct supervision, assists in the set up of accurate radiation therapy treatments and simulations including assisting with patient transfers, set-up and changing custom blocks.
Assists with maintaining QA standards for processes by conducting regularly scheduled diagnostic equipment checks.
May be responsible for daily x-ray film processing.
Assists with front office duties including film acquisition and inventory, answering phones, and filing and purging medical records.
Performs courier services to transfer patient information between treatment sites.
Assists with the manufacture of custom patient molds/treatment devices in the simulator and/or treatment room.
Assists in maintaining accurate x-ray film, contrast and medical supply inventories.