Radiation Therapy Technician, Radiation Oncology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

77d•Onsite

About The Position

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY Perform highly responsible operations support duties using independent judgment within defined departmental guidelines and according to departmental policies and procedures; perform clinical operational support tasks as assigned. Assists therapists with properly routing patients through scheduled clinic activities. Addresses patient requests and needs or directs them to appropriate staff when needed. Assists with therapy supply levels and linen management. Aids in arranging inpatient transportation to and from clinic as needed. May assist in scheduling patients and appointments. Assists in maintaining clean, safe and organized work area. Maintains current technical skills as needed by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency. Identifies and notifies manager of patient care issues. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Requirements

High School Diploma
2 years of related experience
May consider prior customer service experience.
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Assists therapists with properly routing patients through scheduled clinic activities.
Addresses patient requests and needs or directs them to appropriate staff when needed.
Assists with therapy supply levels and linen management.
Aids in arranging inpatient transportation to and from clinic as needed.
May assist in scheduling patients and appointments.
Assists in maintaining clean, safe and organized work area.
Maintains current technical skills as needed by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency.
Identifies and notifies manager of patient care issues.
Maintains current customer service, clinical, and technical skills by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Provides suggestions for change and assists with development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Maintains frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and other medical and/or non-medical office support personnel to coordinate necessary information to provide optimal level of patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

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